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Carney points to EU's strong belief in democracy as political winds shift for 2 largest members
2-day Canada-EU summit winds down Friday in Montreal
Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting European Union leaders in Montreal on Friday as he looks to deepen ties with like-minded leaders in the face of an increasingly protectionist United States.
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he → point → States
But the rise of nationalist political forces in Europe could make that more difficult in the years to come.
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that → make → years
The 21st Canada-EU summit, which wraps Friday, is aimed at forging a stronger alliance between Canada and the 27-member bloc in the face of an unpredictable and volatile White House.
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which → wrap → House
On Thursday, both Carney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed the two sides' shared values as they pitched an "alliance for the future" based on deeper trade and security ties.
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they → stress → ties
Carney says Canada is working to become an 'associate member' as he hosts EU leaders in Montreal
EU dropping associate membership title for its closer alliance with Canada
But shifting political winds on the continent could test that alliance, notably in France and Germany — heavyweights within the bloc.
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winds → say → bloc
In France, presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally is leading in polls ahead of the spring 2027 election.
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Rally → lead → election
Le Pen, an advocate for strict immigration limits, has criticized the EU-Canada trade pact.
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Pen → criticize → pact
While in Germany, the far-right and isolationist Alternative for Germany (AfD) continues to gain ground in regional parliaments and national polls.
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Alternative → continue → parliaments
Asked Thursday if he has concerns about dealing with a potentially different political makeup, Carney praised the EU's adherence to democratic values.
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Carney → ask → values
There will always be different governments, governments of different stripes in Europe," he told reporters.
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he → tell → reporters
"Over the course of decades, the European Union has continued to develop, and strengthen, throughout, and be enriched by the national democratic processes of those countries."
Carney also downplayed the notion he was looking to secure commitments with the EU before the French election.
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he → continue → election
"We're not tying it to any political cycle, but to the fundamentals of what they deliver … for Canadians," he said.
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he → tie → Canadians
Despite some objections from EU members, von der Leyen has pitched making Canada the first associate member of the bloc.
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Canada → pitch → bloc
Carney has welcomed a more expansive alliance across the Atlantic.
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Carney → welcome → Atlantic
That appeared to anger U.S. President Donald Trump who said if he interpreted the move as a "hostile act," he might stop trading with Europe "on many things."
Asked earlier this week about the summit potentially attracting retaliation from Trump or right-wing leaders in Europe, a senior Canadian government official told reporters the gathering isn't directed against anyone but reflected deep interests between Canada and the EU.
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gathering → appear → Canada
Joint statement expected
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statement → expect → ?
As the two-day summit winds down, the Canadian and European sides are expected to release a joint statement on Friday with a number of new commitments.
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sides → wind → commitments
A draft version of the statement seen by CBC News commits to reinforcing "a predictable trade environment," deepening collaboration in critical mineral supply chains, countering cyberattacks and continued support for Ukraine.
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version → see → Ukraine
Both sides are also promising to launch negotiations toward deeper participation in Erasmus, the European Union's student and youth exchange program.
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sides → promise → Erasmus
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