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18/09, 08:47
Canada and the EU: association or partnership 4 days in discussion

Canada and the EU are being pushed into a closer framework that could sit between a trade deal and accession. The dispute is whether that should become a defined associate status with obligations, or remain a looser partnership with no new legal weight.

23 authors · 23 articles

PositionsAssociate status would deepen trade, coordination and political alignment without full accession. — Florent Parmentier (Telos) · Any new label needs legal definition and reciprocal duties, or it will stay symbolic and unenforceable. — David Carretta (La Matinal Europea)
Subject: Canada, European Union · Source origin: Alemanha, Espanha, França, Itália, Lituânia, Pan-europeu, Portugal, Áustria · Languages: German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese
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Lei europeia para menores e verificação de idade 5 articles — commentary in German took its own turn

Discussion: Voices: Martin Gollmer, Sebastian Meineck, Tomas Rudl View all 23 voices
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18/09, 11:35
EU associate status for Canada 4 days in discussion

Brussels is being pressed to turn the Canada associate-membership idea into a defined legal and political arrangement. Without that, the offer stays vague and Canada gets symbolism instead of access or obligations.

13 authors · 13 articles

PositionsThe Commission should define the terms quickly, or Canada gets a promise with no rights, duties, or institutional content. — Anand Sundar (ECFR)
Subject: European Union, Canada · Source origin: Irlanda, Pan-europeu, Países Baixos, Portugal, Áustria · Languages: German, English, Dutch, Portuguese
Discussion: Voices: Gigi Riva, Hélder Sousa Silva, Martin Gollmer View all 13 voices
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17/09, 19:50
Europe's Canada opening

European leaders are weighing a closer strategic tie with Canada as Donald Trump returns to power and Russia keeps pressure on Ukraine. The question is whether that link gives Europe and Canada more room to act or simply invites U.S. retaliation.

9 authors · 9 articles

PositionsThe EU should treat Canada as a democratic strategic partner, because a closer link can widen room for action on Ukraine and security. — Knut Krohn (Tagesspiegel) · A tighter EU-Canada link can also push both sides to reduce dependence and internal disunity by changing domestic political incentives. — Henry Farrell (Programmable Mutter)
Subject: Canada, United States · Source origin: Alemanha, EUA, Itália · Languages: German, English, Italian
Discussion: Voices: Henry Farrell, Knut Krohn, Redazione View all 9 voices
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