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Carney Urges Canada EU Alliance

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Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney urged the European Parliament to deepen Canada–EU strategic ties to bolster shared strategic autonomy and resilience amid shifting geopolitical tensions.

by Steve Peers Reposted by Simon Lester

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The text version of Mark Carney's speech to the European Parliament: www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/spee...
Prime Minister Carney delivers an address to the European Parliament
Thank you for granting me the honour of addressing you all at the beginning of this decisive session.
www.pm.gc.ca
September 17, 2026 at 1:21 PM

Reposted by Peter Cook

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🇪🇺🇨🇦 Here's the main section of Carney's speech in Brussels about becoming an Associate Member of the EU. From rare minerals and sustainability to defence and freedom of movement, this is what sensible grown-up politics sounds like when it's based upon cooperation, democracy and the rule of law.
September 17, 2026 at 12:18 PM

by Per Ahlberg

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The Guardian has a no-paywall feed that includes both a video and notes on what was said:
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
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2026 at 10:55 AM

by Nicolai von Ondarza Reposted by Ben Tonra

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Mark Carney certainly sounds like the most pro-European head of government at the moment:
mark-carney.bsky.social Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 23h
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.
Prime Minister Carney visits the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. Prime Minister Carney visits the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
September 16, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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