Europe (EUD)

Australia unequivocally supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. As a true and reliable partner, we continue to play our part in upholding international law and the rules-based order.

Germany and Australia are strategic partners with joint global responsibility. Lifting our partnership to a new level comes at a time of increased strategic convergence and mutual solidarity and assistance.

Australia and Portugal first established diplomatic relations in 1960 and celebrate 65 years of bilateral relations in 2025.

Australia strongly supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. We have contributed over AUD 1.7 billion towards important defence, economic, energy and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine in response to Russia's illegal and immoral invasion on 24 February 2022. Australia's objective, along with our partners, is to empower Ukraine to achieve a just, fair and lasting peace.

Türkiye and Australia have longstanding friendly ties, cooperating across a range of issues including counter terrorism and organised crime. 

Switzerland country brief. Australia and Switzerland established diplomatic ties in 1961. Switzerland has operated an Embassy in Canberra without interruption since 1961.

Sweden is a constitutional monarchy where the monarch has primarily ceremonial and representative duties.

Australia and Spain work closely to advance bilateral and multilateral engagement focused on strengthening the rules-based order.

Australia and Slovenia have a close relationship, characterised by strong community ties, shared values and interests, including a commitment to multilateralism, the rule of law and human rights, and modest but growing trade relations.