European Commission President visits ANU

The European Union is the largest integrated economic area in the world, the biggest trading bloc, and a centre of research and technology for the future.  Jose Manuel Barroso is visiting ANU on Tuesday 6 September  to discuss the complexities of this Union as well as Europe's relationship with Australia. 

The Framework Agreement is the institutional expression of the privileged EU-Australia economic and political partnership, reflecting our deeply intertwined modern histories which make us standard-bearers for freedom, open markets, the rule of law and human rights.

President Barroso will outline why we must further join our efforts, whether addressing pressing issues from the Arab Spring or the Pacific Neighbourhood, and how we must co-operate through forums such as the UN and the G20 on global economic imbalances and in meeting responsibilities such as pricing carbon and reducing emissions.

The presentation is hosted by the Centre for European Studies and will take place between 9.25am- 10.30am. It is the first visit to Australia by a Commission President in almost 30 years.  Those interested in this event can stream the presentation online.