Canada and European Union Join Forces Against Trump Threats
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called on middle powers to act together and form a new alliance in his speech at the European Parliament.
Canada and the European Union are seeking to form a new global alliance of middle-sized powers to establish a joint line of resistance against US President Donald Trump's trade wars and geopolitical threats.
Historic Call at the European Parliament
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney invited the world's middle powers to join forces in a speech at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Carney emphasized the need to build an alliance strong enough that no one can dictate their preferences, stating that the goal is not to be a rival superpower, but to ensure resilience.
Joint Membership Proposal and Cautious Approaches
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen put forward the idea of Canada becoming the union's first joint member.
While Canadian Prime Minister Carney stated they are not seeking full membership but that a substantive partnership model is important, some officials argued that the terminology needs to be re-evaluated.
Steps Toward Military Cooperation with the UK
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and pledged close cooperation.
Canada also announced that it has applied to join the UK-led joint expeditionary force consisting of ten European NATO countries.
Trump's Reaction and All Eyes on the Montreal Summit
US President Donald Trump dismissed the possibility of Canada's joint membership with the European Union as ridiculous, warning that he could impose heavy tariffs on Europe.
Canada and the European Union plan to further deepen relations at a summit to be held in Montreal on October 29-30.