Von der Leyen to skip Carney speech in EU Parliament
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not attend Mark Carney's upcoming speech at the EU Parliament in Strasbourg. Carney is pursuing a "unique alliance" and economic ties with the European Union as trade tensions with the United States intensify. While some reports suggest Carney is pushing for Canada to become an "associate member" of the bloc, Carney has since stated that Canada is not looking to join the EU. The European Parliament is opening an office in Ottawa to facilitate these strengthening ties.
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- ✓ Mark Carney is seeking a "unique alliance" with the European Union.
- ✓ The European Parliament is opening an office in Ottawa.
- ✓ Canada is pursuing stronger economic and political ties with Europe as trade tensions with the US rise.
- ✓ Ursula von der Leyen will deliver a state of the European Union speech on Wednesday.
What changed
Ursula von der Leyen will skip Mark Carney's speech in the EU Parliament.
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Von der Leyen to skip Mark Carney's EU Parliament speech
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not attend Mark Carney's upcoming speech at the EU Parliament in Strasbourg. Carney is pursuing a "unique alliance" and economic ties with the European Union as trade tensions with the United States intensify. While some reports suggest Carney is pushing for Canada to become an "associate member" of the bloc, Carney has since stated that Canada is not looking to join the EU. The European Parliament is opening an office in Ottawa to facilitate these strengthening ties.
Why it matters
Canada is attempting to pivot its economic strategy away from the US amid an escalating trade war. This shift includes efforts to cement trade deals and establish deeper political connections with Europe. Von der Leyen is scheduled to deliver her own state of the European Union speech this Wednesday.
What is confirmed
- Mark Carney is seeking a "unique alliance" with the European Union.
- The European Parliament is opening an office in Ottawa.
- Canada is pursuing stronger economic and political ties with Europe as trade tensions with the US rise.
- Ursula von der Leyen will deliver a state of the European Union speech on Wednesday.
Still unconfirmed
- Mark Carney is bidding to make Canada an "associate member" of the EU.
- Mark Carney is urging the EU to cement a trade deal as Ottawa pivots from the US.
What to watch next
- Ursula von der Leyen's state of the European Union speech on Wednesday
- The outcome of Mark Carney's visit to Strasbourg
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (16)
- WSJ — Exclusive | Mark Carney’s Audacious Bid to Make Canada an ‘Associate Member’ of the EU
- Reuters — Carney pushes idea of making Canada 'associate member' of EU, WSJ reports
- BBC — Carney eyes 'unique alliance' with EU as trade war with US intensifies
- Euronews.com — Carney's EU courtship shifts up a gear ahead of Strasbourg visit
- politico.eu — Von der Leyen to skip Carney speech in EU Parliament
- theguardian.com — Canada should become an EU state in all but name. Here’s how to make that a reality
- CBC — European Parliament to open Ottawa office as Carney seeks 'unique alliance' with EU
- The Telegraph — Canada’s Mark Carney seeks ‘unique alliance’ with EU
- Time Magazine — Canada Seeks 'Unique Alliance' With E.U. Amid U.S. Trade War. Here's What It Could Look Like
- upi.com — Mark Carney says Canada not looking to join EU after report
- Financial Times — Mark Carney urges EU to cement trade deal as Ottawa seeks pivot from US
- Bloomberg.com — Watch As Tensions with US Rise, Mark Carney Looks To Europe
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