{ "id": 8004291, "title": "Canada's Mark Carney welcomes 'ambition' of becoming associate EU member during his speech to the European Parliament", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/canadas-mark-carney-welcomes-ambition-of-becoming-associate-eu-member", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-09-17T10:15:00.000Z", "source": { "name": "DW News", "slug": "dw-news", "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/canada-s-mark-carney-welcomes-ambition-of-becoming-associate-eu-member-during-his-speech-to-the-european-parliament/a-79306191?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf" }, "original_language": "en", "account": "Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament on Thursday, emphasizing Canada's and the European Union's shared security and economic interests. Speaking in English, French, and German, Carney praised European values of democracy, freedom, and human rights, which Canada also holds dear. He affirmed Canada's unwavering commitment to the rule of law and individual freedom, noting that these principles are deeply rooted in both nations.\n\nCarney welcomed the EU's proposal for Canada's associated membership, stating that Europe and Canada are even stronger together. He clarified that the objective is not to become a great-power rival, but rather to achieve collective resilience. Carney's remarks come as Canada and the US face a significant trade war, with ties at a historic low due to disagreements over a trade deal. The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also expressed openness to Canada becoming an associate member, highlighting the need for the EU to adapt to an increasingly hostile global landscape.\n\nPrior to his visit, Carney had previously stated his desire for a unique alliance between Canada and the EU, emphasizing shared values, priorities, and complementary strengths. However, US President Donald Trump dismissed the EU's plans, warning of severe tariffs and even the possibility of annexing Canada as its 51st state. The growing tension between Canada and the US has resulted in retaliatory measures, such as Trump renaming Lake Ontario to \"Lake America.\"", "summary": "Mark Carney wants to strengthen Canada's ties to the European Union amid a growing rift with the US under Donald Trump. The US president has threatened to halt trade with Europe if it makes Canada an associate EU member.", "key_points": [], "editors_take": null, "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/8004291.png", "coverage": { "outlets": 12, "also_reported_by": [ { "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)", "title": "Canada's Mark Carney welcomes 'ambition' of becoming associate EU member during his speech to the European Parliament", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/canadas-mark-carney-welcomes-ambition-of-becoming-associate-eu-member-8004529", "published": "2026-09-17T10:15:00.000Z" }, { "outlet": "National Post", "title": "Carney welcomes EU’s ‘associate member’ plan, while Trump lashes out", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/carney-welcomes-eus-associate-member-plan-while-trump-lashes-out", "published": "2026-09-17T10:42:28.000Z" }, { "outlet": "South China Morning Post", "title": "Carney seizes Canada-EU associate membership plan despite Trump’s ire", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/carney-seizes-canada-eu-associate-membership-plan-despite-trumps-ire", "published": "2026-09-17T10:55:51.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Indian Express", "title": "Canada as ‘associate member’ of EU? Why that’s easier said than done", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/canada-as-associate-member-of-eu-why-thats-easier-said-than-done", "published": "2026-09-17T11:09:21.000Z" }, { "outlet": "ABC News (US)", "title": "Canada and Europe 'stronger together,' Carney says amid spat with US", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/canada-and-europe-stronger-together-carney-says-amid-spat-with-us", "published": "2026-09-17T11:51:43.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Al Jazeera", "title": "Canada’s Carney welcomes EU’s associated membership proposal", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/canadas-carney-welcomes-eus-associated-membership-proposal", "published": "2026-09-17T12:31:57.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Hill", "title": "Trump: EU allowing Canada to become associate member could be 'hostile act'", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/trump-eu-allowing-canada-to-become-associate-member-could-be-hostile", "published": "2026-09-17T12:36:12.000Z" }, { "outlet": "PBS NewsHour", "title": "Carney embraces EU associate membership proposal as Trump pushes Canada closer to Europe", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/carney-embraces-eu-associate-membership-proposal-as-trump-pushes", "published": "2026-09-17T12:36:44.000Z" }, { "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine", "title": "Carney backs proposal for Canada to become EU’s first associate member", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/carney-backs-proposal-for-canada-to-become-eus-first-associate-member", "published": "2026-09-17T13:16:00.000Z" }, { "outlet": "El Pais English", "title": "Mark Carney, after Trump’s new tariff threats: ‘Europe and Canada are stronger together’", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/mark-carney-after-trumps-new-tariff-threats-europe-and-canada-are", "published": "2026-09-17T13:16:54.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Euronews", "title": "Watch: European Commissioners react to Ursula von der Leyen's speech", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/watch-european-commissioners-react-to-ursula-von-der-leyens-speech", "published": "2026-09-17T13:53:34.000Z" } ] }, "ai_generated": true, "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original." }