Geopolitik: Carney sucht Nähe zu Europa als Gegenpol zu Trump
Im Handelskrieg mit den USA setzt der kanadische Premier auf die EU. Kanada soll enger an den Binnenmarkt rücken. In Straßburg will der Premier diese Woche den nächsten großen Schritt verkünden.
Kanada's Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to establish a new alliance of liberal middle powers, starting with Europe, to counterbalance the influence of the United States. He aims to strengthen Canada's economic, political, and military relationships with the European Union. Carney will address the European Parliament and Ursula von der Leyen in Strasbourg this week, discussing the new alliance and potential agreements.
Carney announced his shift in strategy after trade talks with the US failed in August. The proposed partnership would cover a wide range of areas, including trade, critical resources, defense, financial markets, and artificial intelligence. EU diplomats confirmed that Canada would not seek EU membership but would receive additional trade facilitation and participation in European programs.
Canada is also considering joining the Erasmus program for student exchanges and negotiating a digital trade agreement and access to European supercomputers for AI development. Ottawa is also exploring opportunities for energy supply and green technologies, as well as opening its "Buy Canadian" rules for European producers. Carney first floated the idea of a Middle Powers Alliance at the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this year, emphasizing the need for Europe to lead in rebuilding the international order.
Despite Canada's heavy dependence on the US market, the Prime Minister remains committed to strengthening ties with Europe as a crucial first step in creating a network of like-minded nations.
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