Carney urges Canada EU cooperation
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged closer cooperation between Canada and the EU in the European Parliament, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's "laughable" threat.
Reposted by Steve Peers, Steven H. Seggie
Carney telling the European Parliament that what's needed is an alliance - his word, repeated - where nobody gets to tell the EU and Canada what to do.
Good *LORD*.
And met with a standing ovation.
Well, that's that for the previously-existing form of Atlanticism, then.
Good *LORD*.
And met with a standing ovation.
Well, that's that for the previously-existing form of Atlanticism, then.
September 17, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Carney telling the European Parliament that what's needed is an alliance - his word, repeated - where nobody gets to tell the EU and Canada what to do.
Good *LORD*.
And met with a standing ovation.
Well, that's that for the previously-existing form of Atlanticism, then.
Good *LORD*.
And met with a standing ovation.
Well, that's that for the previously-existing form of Atlanticism, then.
by Simon Lester
"He wants Canada to join the Erasmus Plus student exchange scheme, deepen its involvement in the next stage of Horizon Europe, a research programme, and negotiate a deal to allow young people to work in each other’s countries."
EU alliance to make Canada ‘better partner for the US’, says Carney ft.trib.al/5tDCAoY
EU alliance to make Canada ‘better partner for the US’, says Carney
Canadian prime minister defends his bid to become EU’s first ‘associate member’ after threats from Donald Trump
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September 17, 2026 at 11:34 AM
"He wants Canada to join the Erasmus Plus student exchange scheme, deepen its involvement in the next stage of Horizon Europe, a research programme, and negotiate a deal to allow young people to work in each other’s countries."
En excellente compagnie avec @danielbeland.bsky.social et Luc Turgeon pour décrypter le mystère Carney.
www.franceinfo.fr/monde/canada...
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"Son expertise lui permet de dire non" : Mark Carney, le Premier ministre du Canada devenu chef de file des dirigeants qui tiennent tête à Donald Trump
Le patron du Parti libéral canadien s'est fait élire sur la promesse de résister au président américain. Une position qui lui assure une forte popularité dans son pays, et lui confère une stature inat...
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September 17, 2026 at 10:53 AM
En excellente compagnie avec @danielbeland.bsky.social et Luc Turgeon pour décrypter le mystère Carney.
www.franceinfo.fr/monde/canada...
www.franceinfo.fr/monde/canada...
'“We cannot decide on something that does not exist,” quipped one diplomat. A second said the idea would probably “die” in negotiations with member states. “It’s classic [von der Leyen],” noted a third. “Promise first, get approval later.”'
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Why Mark Carney’s romance with Europe can only go so far
Berlin opposes fast track to EU ‘associate membership’ for Canada, with officials warning Ottawa risks angering other partners
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September 17, 2026 at 7:39 AM
'“We cannot decide on something that does not exist,” quipped one diplomat. A second said the idea would probably “die” in negotiations with member states. “It’s classic [von der Leyen],” noted a third. “Promise first, get approval later.”'
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The geopolitical holiday for the EU is long over. Von der Leyen should have known that offering a closer partnership to Canada will be seen as a threat for a US President that claims imperial control over the Western Hemisphere.
The European Commission replies to Trump:
"As our President made clear yesterday, the proposed strengthening of our partnership with Canada is not against anyone else, but for our common strength."
"As our President made clear yesterday, the proposed strengthening of our partnership with Canada is not against anyone else, but for our common strength."
September 17, 2026 at 7:14 AM
The geopolitical holiday for the EU is long over. Von der Leyen should have known that offering a closer partnership to Canada will be seen as a threat for a US President that claims imperial control over the Western Hemisphere.
Reposted by Anand Menon, Iikka Korhonen, Steven H. Seggie
It may be a shock to some on here, but team UvL have actually thought through potential paths to a different EU-Canada relationship and the reaction from member states is the start of the usual Brussels policy wrangling process.
The bigger issue is this EU routine takes time Ottawa might not have
The bigger issue is this EU routine takes time Ottawa might not have
September 17, 2026 at 7:48 AM
It may be a shock to some on here, but team UvL have actually thought through potential paths to a different EU-Canada relationship and the reaction from member states is the start of the usual Brussels policy wrangling process.
The bigger issue is this EU routine takes time Ottawa might not have
The bigger issue is this EU routine takes time Ottawa might not have
by Per Ahlberg
The Guardian has a no-paywall feed that includes both a video and notes on what was said:
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Carney calls for closer ‘strategic autonomy’ and trade as Trump threatens EU over associate member offer – Europe live
In an address to European parliamentarians, the Canadian prime minister speaks about his hopes for what a new relationship with the EU could look like
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September 17, 2026 at 10:55 AM
The Guardian has a no-paywall feed that includes both a video and notes on what was said:
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Remember: Canada spoke out in favour of its European allies over Greenland, while the EU, incl von der Leyen yesterday, has remained quiet over Trump's threat against Canada. Offering associate membership as a geopolitical move requires taking sides.
September 17, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Remember: Canada spoke out in favour of its European allies over Greenland, while the EU, incl von der Leyen yesterday, has remained quiet over Trump's threat against Canada. Offering associate membership as a geopolitical move requires taking sides.
Reposted by Iikka Korhonen
Amazing speech by Carney to the European Parliament - free movement, common market, ...
Not hard to see how his stint as Chairman of the Bank of England through the worst of the Brexit years influenced him.
Well done Brexit and Trump for achieving what I never thought would be possible.
Not hard to see how his stint as Chairman of the Bank of England through the worst of the Brexit years influenced him.
Well done Brexit and Trump for achieving what I never thought would be possible.
September 17, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Amazing speech by Carney to the European Parliament - free movement, common market, ...
Not hard to see how his stint as Chairman of the Bank of England through the worst of the Brexit years influenced him.
Well done Brexit and Trump for achieving what I never thought would be possible.
Not hard to see how his stint as Chairman of the Bank of England through the worst of the Brexit years influenced him.
Well done Brexit and Trump for achieving what I never thought would be possible.
by Per Ahlberg
Watching Mark Carney live, addressing the European Parliament, outlining the new Canada-EU alliance. The breadth and depth of vision is jaw-dropping. The world order is shifting on its axis.
September 17, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Watching Mark Carney live, addressing the European Parliament, outlining the new Canada-EU alliance. The breadth and depth of vision is jaw-dropping. The world order is shifting on its axis.
Reposted by Simon Lester
EU alliance to make Canada ‘better partner for the US’, says Carney ft.trib.al/5tDCAoY
EU alliance to make Canada ‘better partner for the US’, says Carney
Canadian prime minister defends his bid to become EU’s first ‘associate member’ after threats from Donald Trump
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September 17, 2026 at 11:21 AM
EU alliance to make Canada ‘better partner for the US’, says Carney ft.trib.al/5tDCAoY
by Jonas Nahm Reposted by Andrew Watt, Simon Lester
1/ Von der Leyen just offered Canada "associate membership" in the EU in her State of the Union address. Carney was in the chamber. Standing ovation. Perhaps the clearest sign yet that some countries are actively trying to build a new architecture for global trade.
September 16, 2026 at 11:20 PM
1/ Von der Leyen just offered Canada "associate membership" in the EU in her State of the Union address. Carney was in the chamber. Standing ovation. Perhaps the clearest sign yet that some countries are actively trying to build a new architecture for global trade.
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Canadian PM Mark Carney:
Canada and Europe should secure our strategic autonomy through deep cooperation in the full range of strategic capabilities, including critical minerals, defense industrial capacity, AI and compute, energy security, and space.
Canada and Europe should secure our strategic autonomy through deep cooperation in the full range of strategic capabilities, including critical minerals, defense industrial capacity, AI and compute, energy security, and space.
September 17, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Canadian PM Mark Carney:
Canada and Europe should secure our strategic autonomy through deep cooperation in the full range of strategic capabilities, including critical minerals, defense industrial capacity, AI and compute, energy security, and space.
Canada and Europe should secure our strategic autonomy through deep cooperation in the full range of strategic capabilities, including critical minerals, defense industrial capacity, AI and compute, energy security, and space.
Reposted by Iikka Korhonen
"Dominance is the arrogance of the hegemon", "diversity confers advantage", "Canada and Europe should secure our strategic autonomy through deep co-operation in the full range of strategic capabilities", an effective pitch of free movement and North Atlantic Erasmus+, I mean, holy good *HELL*...!
September 17, 2026 at 10:29 AM
"Dominance is the arrogance of the hegemon", "diversity confers advantage", "Canada and Europe should secure our strategic autonomy through deep co-operation in the full range of strategic capabilities", an effective pitch of free movement and North Atlantic Erasmus+, I mean, holy good *HELL*...!
by Nicolai von Ondarza Reposted by Ben Tonra
Mark Carney certainly sounds like the most pro-European head of government at the moment:
The EU has delivered greater stability across the continent, greater mobility for its citizens, and a single market that gives Europe global economic weight.
An honour to hear President von der Leyen address the European Parliament today as we build a deeper partnership for the future.
An honour to hear President von der Leyen address the European Parliament today as we build a deeper partnership for the future.
September 16, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Mark Carney certainly sounds like the most pro-European head of government at the moment:
by Ian Bremmer
greater canada-eu partnership: aligned on security, economy, and governance.
(watch the united kingdom in this space...this is the post-brexit option pm burnham has been looking for)
(watch the united kingdom in this space...this is the post-brexit option pm burnham has been looking for)
September 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM
greater canada-eu partnership: aligned on security, economy, and governance.
(watch the united kingdom in this space...this is the post-brexit option pm burnham has been looking for)
(watch the united kingdom in this space...this is the post-brexit option pm burnham has been looking for)
www.rcinet.ca/eye-on-the-a... An important week in Canadian diplomacy! Commented for this story by CBC News - Eye on the Arctic about how potential Canadian associate membership in the EU could enhance Arctic cooperation. 🇨🇦🇪🇺@uitnorgesarktiske.bsky.social
Arctic would be "flagship project" in proposed EU-Canada partnership, von der Leyen says
The Arctic would become a centrepiece of a proposed new partnership between Canada and the European Union, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.
“We will make the Arct...
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September 17, 2026 at 5:06 AM
www.rcinet.ca/eye-on-the-a... An important week in Canadian diplomacy! Commented for this story by CBC News - Eye on the Arctic about how potential Canadian associate membership in the EU could enhance Arctic cooperation. 🇨🇦🇪🇺@uitnorgesarktiske.bsky.social
Big win for Carney and Canada!
apnews.com/article/euro...
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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the European Union’s first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats drive Ottawa closer to Europe.
apnews.com
September 16, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Big win for Carney and Canada!
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by Andrew Watt
Jonas Nahm makes a number of apposite points here: bsky.app/profile/jona...
The EU needs to define statuses short of membership also for other cases incl. UK, Iceland, Ukraine. Complex, but important and urgent.
The EU needs to define statuses short of membership also for other cases incl. UK, Iceland, Ukraine. Complex, but important and urgent.
1/ Von der Leyen just offered Canada "associate membership" in the EU in her State of the Union address. Carney was in the chamber. Standing ovation. Perhaps the clearest sign yet that some countries are actively trying to build a new architecture for global trade.
September 17, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Jonas Nahm makes a number of apposite points here: bsky.app/profile/jona...
The EU needs to define statuses short of membership also for other cases incl. UK, Iceland, Ukraine. Complex, but important and urgent.
The EU needs to define statuses short of membership also for other cases incl. UK, Iceland, Ukraine. Complex, but important and urgent.
by Ian Cooper
As we await Mark Carney's speech to the European Parliament, here is my analysis of the proposal to make Canada an 'Associate Member' of the EU
Why are the EU and Canada getting so friendly all of a sudden? The unfolding diplomatic choreography between the pair includes associate membership, trade talks, summits and even the Eurovision, explains @iancooper.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
Why are the EU and Canada getting so friendly all of a sudden?
The unfolding diplomatic choreography between Canada and Europe includes associate membership, trade talks, summits and the Eurovision
www.rte.ie
September 17, 2026 at 8:49 AM
As we await Mark Carney's speech to the European Parliament, here is my analysis of the proposal to make Canada an 'Associate Member' of the EU