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Tensions in the Australia-France relationship

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In 2022, 49% said both countries are equally to blame for the tensions in the Australia–France relationship.

Question Tensions in the Australia-France relationship

Now thinking about Australia’s relationship with France. Which country is more to blame for the tensions in the Australia–France relationship?

This question was asked in 2022.

Australia is more to blame 35They are equally to blame 49France is more to blame 12Don’t know 4
  • Australia is more to blame
  • They are equally to blame
  • France is more to blame
  • Don’t know
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2022 observation

On 16 September 2021, the leaders of Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States announced the creation of a trilateral security partnership called AUKUS. The announcement of the AUKUS partnership saw Australia cancel plans to acquire submarines from the French contractor Naval Group. This led to tensions in the bilateral relationship between Australia and France. Around half of Australians (49%) say both countries are equally to blame for the tensions in the Australia–France relationship. A third (35%) say Australia is more to blame, and 12% say France is more to blame. Australians also continue to hold high levels of trust in France and confidence in French President Macron.

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