Carney addresses European Parliament amid uncertainty over Canada-EU proposal
The Canadian prime minister’s address came after Donald Trump warned that proposed associate membership for Canada could be viewed as a “hostile act”.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament on 17 September, amid reported discussion of a possible new relationship between Canada and the European Union.
France 24 published a replay of the address, held in Strasbourg, France. The supplied material does not include details of Carney’s remarks or identify any decisions arising from the appearance.
Canada has reportedly welcomed an invitation to pursue associate membership of the EU. The proposal could make Canada the bloc’s first associate member, although its terms, scope and process remain unspecified.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was reported to have discussed the proposed status. It remains unclear whether the initiative has formal EU backing or is still at an exploratory stage.
US President Donald Trump has reportedly warned of possible tariffs or reduced trade with the EU if the proposal proceeds, describing it as potentially a “hostile act”. No such measures are reported to have been implemented.
