Madrid | Anthony Albanese’s embrace of climate action, his reset of relations with France and Russia’s war in Ukraine have generated momentum in Europe for the conclusion of the stalled free trade agreement, says Simon Crean, the former Labor leader and chairman of the European Australian Business Council.

After Mr Albanese said on Wednesday that talks would resume by October, following his meeting in Madrid with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Mr Crean said the atmosphere was ripe in Europe for a deal.