Kommentar: Carney traut Europa mehr zu als Europa sich selbst
Kanadas Premier will Europa zum Zentrum einer neuen Allianz der Mittelmächte machen. Die EU hat alles, was es dafür braucht – wenn sie endlich bereit ist zu führen.
Mark Carney's plan is bold, as he aims to free his country from its dependence on the USA and forge a closer bond with Europe. On Wednesday, Ursula von der Leyen accepted this ambitious proposal. In her speech on the state of the Union, the Commission President announced her intention to make Canada the first "associated member" of the European Union.
The desire for a strong democratic partner and new leadership is evident not only in Ottawa but also in Japan, Australia, Britain, and other democracies worldwide. Since the United States under Donald Trump abandoned its former role, democratic middle powers are seeking a robust ally and fresh leadership. Europe possesses the economic size and political credibility to fill this gap.
As the most successful state alliance in history, where even the smallest members have a say and conflicts are resolved at the negotiating table, the EU is uniquely suited to build a new alliance of democracies that creates sustainable prosperity for all. However, a significant gap exists between this ambition and Europe's actual policies.
The Union's two horsemen, Germany and France, are weakened: their leaders, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz, are under such domestic pressure that they lack the strength to implement bold European policy.
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