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POLITICS11h agoCanada could become the EU's first "associate member"European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first "associate member." Why it matters: Canada and the EU are testing whether a nation deeply dependent on the U.S. market can find economic independence by moving closer to Europe.This could also present one of the most permanent effects of President Trump's trade wars: U.S. allies building markets, supply chains and security ties designed to make them less vulnerable to Washington.If the proposal goes through, the shift would pull Ottawa deeper into Europe's economic and security arcAxios
POLITICS11h agoEU chief von der Leyen proposes ‘associate member’ status for CanadaPrime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this week that Canada was seeking a 'unique alliance' with the European Union.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS14h agoEU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member - AP NewsEU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member AP NewsAP News
POLITICS14h agoEU capitals caught off guard as von der Leyen announces ‘associate membership’ for CanadaFurther alignment than currently planned would create new issues around steel, cars, genetically modified crops and other substantive issues, diplomats said.Politico Europe
POLITICS14h agoEU chief opens door for Canada to become 'associate member'Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.BBC World
POLITICS15h agoEuropean Union opens door for Canada to become its first associate memberPrime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was seeking a ‘unique alliance’ with the EU – but not membershipThe Independent World
WORLD15h agoCanada to become first 'associate member' of the EUThe status announced by von der Leyen during the State of the Union is an entirely new one, with details yet to be made clear. The European Commission’s President also proposed a new alliance with Ottawa covering tech, critical raw materials, energy and defence.EuroNews [en]
WORLD15h agoVon der Leyen offers Carney that "Canada become the first associate member of the EU"La presidenta de la Comisión lanza su propuesta en pleno enfrentamiento entre el primer ministro canadiense y Trump. "Vemos el mundo de la misma manera", defiende la alta funcionaria alemana LeerEl Mundo
POLITICS15h agoThe Future of Europe: Canada in the EU Sounds Crazy. Is It?The European Union needs new momentum. Canada needs a reliable partner. It would be a stretch for the EU to expand across the Atlantic, but doing so would be beneficial for both Europe and Canada.Spiegel International [en]
POLITICS16h agoCanada could become EU’s first associate member, von der Leyen saysSeeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS16h agoCanada invited to become EU’s first ‘associate member’ as Trump trade war intensifiesEU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc wants to open the door for Canada to become its first associate member, signaling a major deepening of ties.CNBC
POLITICS16h agoVon der Leyen eyes Canada as EU's first 'associate member'EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the EU and Canada saw the world with the same eyes. At her annual State of the Union address, she said the bloc was dealing with an "openly hostile world."DW News [en]
POLITICS16h agoEU chief von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become bloc's first 'associate member'During her annual State of the European Union address, the European Commission president told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney she wants to work together to 'open the door for Canada being the first associate member of the EU.'Le Monde [en]
POLITICS16h agoEU opens door for Canada to become first associate member, EU Commission president saysStatus does not currently exist under bloc’s treatiesIrish Times World
DISASTER18h agoFishing waste from as far away as US and Canada washes up on Portuguese beachesLobster-fishing plastics have drifted across the Atlantic and washed up on Faial and Pico islands, over 3,000 km away. The oldest item dates back to 1983.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS21h agoEU rebuffs Carney’s ‘unique alliance’ with CanadaSome governments balk at prime minister’s call for ‘middle powers’ to join forces against US and ChinaFinancial Times
BUSINESS1d ago'Canada can offer a more reliable route for energy exports to the EU', expert saysSpeaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Dr. Walaa-Eldeen Bakry, Principal Lecturer in Project Management and Finance and Director of Executive Education at Westminster Business School, says that "Carney is deliberately aiming to diversify the Canadian trade policy", explaining that it "can actually offer a more reliable route in terms of energy exports from Canada into the EU and we have seen last year a significant increase in oil exports to some European countries".France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d ago'Revolutionary change in American foreign policy': Canada pivoting towards EU, India and ChinaFrançois Picard is pleased to welcome Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Autocracy, Inc. According to Applebaum, the upheaval in American diplomacy and foreign policy transcends any one administration. She describes a full-fledged transformation in the way the United States exerts power, pivoting away from leadership of a democratic alliance and toward a transactional, mafia-style politics that fuses ideology, private economic interests, personal relationships and geopolitical leverage.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoCarney says Canada will pursue ‘unique economic alliance’ with EU amid US trade spatPrime minister speaks of strengthening Canada’s economic and political ties to Europe at Canada Investment SummitMark Carney said Canada will pursue a “unique security and economic alliance” with Europe as he positions his country as a base to build in the “new global economic order”.Speaking to investors, company executives and government ministers at the inaugural Canada Investment Summit on Tuesday, the prime minister pitched Canada as a “safe harbour” and lucrative home for foreign capital as his government looks to reduce its reliance on trade with the United States. Continue reading...Guardian World
POLITICS1d agoCanada's Carney seeks closer Europe ties to counter hostile USCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Europe in the middle of a trade war with U.S. President Donald Trump, seeking a deeper relationship with the European Union that could give Canadians greater freedom to work and study there. FRANCE 24's Christopher Guly reports from Ottawa.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoCanada's Carney seeking closer EU ties, to attend State of the EU addressCanada's Prime Minister Mark Carney will become the first non-EU head of government to attend the State of the Union address as he seeks to bring Canada and the EU closer in the face of a hostile United States.RFI [en]
CONFLICT1d agoCanada, the UK and Australia should investigate the WCK attack in GazaIsrael has made clear it is unwilling to hold to account those responsible for the deaths of seven humanitarian workers.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoCarney visits Europe: Can Canada seek refuge with the EU amid US trade war?Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking a 'unique alliance' with Europe as transatlantic relations sour.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS1d agoExpect EU to sign FTA and India-Canada negotiations to be completed by year-end, govt saysCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal will also be travelling to the U.S. at the end of September, during which he will likely hold a bilateral meeting with his U.S. counterpart to discuss trade issues, including the much-delayed interim trade agreement announced in February.The Hindu
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