Canada seeks closer EU ties, but Germany opposes talk of membership
- • Canada and the EU are holding a two-day summit in Montreal on a closer partnership.
- Germany objected to the phrase “associate membership”, which was cut from the joint declaration.
- Carney and von der Leyen used it publicly anyway. Carney says the name matters less than the substance.
- Trump has suggested the alliance could be a hostile act. Carney says it will benefit everyone involved.
Source: firstpost.com
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