https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/von-der-leyen-u-turns-will-attend-landmark-carney-speechContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/von-der-leyen-u-turns-will-attend-landmark-carney-speechhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/von-der-leyen-u-turns-will-attend-landmark-carney-speech#u70060Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:16:31 +0000European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reversed her initial decision and will now attend Mark Carney's address in the EU Parliament. Ottawa is pursuing a unique alliance and attempting to cement a trade deal with the European Union as trade tensions and clashes with the United States intensify. Alongside these diplomatic maneuvers, the European Parliament is opening an office in Ottawa. Australia reportedly shares a similar perspective with Canada in seeking deeper ties with the European bloc amidst these broader geopolitical shifts.Why it mattersCanada is actively working to