PM says EU trade talks stalled over perception of Australia as ‘handbrake’ on climate action

Anthony Albanese blames lack of climate leadership and relationship breakdown with France for hindering European deals

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Negotiations for a critical" trade deal with the EU have stalled over perceptions Australia isn't fair dinkum" on climate change action and due to a fractured relationship with France, Anthony Albanese said.

The prime minister met with his Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sanchez, on Tuesday in Madrid before the Nato summit, marking the first bilateral visit by an Australian prime minister.

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