High Fives Across the Atlantic as Von der Leyen and Carney Gear Up for Stronger Ties
Von der Leyen acknowledges Carney's success in the Canadian parliamentary voting proceedings.
The European Commission's chief, Ursula von der Leyen, has thrown her hat into the ring, sending a hearty congratulations to Mark Carney, the newly-elected Prime Minister of Canada. The online platform Bluesky was the stage for this celebration of democratic victories as von der Leyen expressed her excitement about deepening the connection between Europe and Canada.
"Tables turned," she wrote, "but the game remains the same - we're in this together, and it's high time we made some moves." This victory of the Liberal Party, according to preliminary results, may not guarantee a majority in parliament, but von der Leyen remains optimistic.
Carney, who took over from the long-standing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in March, campaigned with a firm focus on countering the US's Donald Trump. The former central banker of Canada and the UK showcased his credentials as the best candidate to tackle the American president head-on.
As von der Leyen and Carney look to the future, their shared objectives become clear. They aim to defend democratic values, champion multilateralism, and fight for fair and free trade. von der Leyen openly gestured towards a more robust relationship, stating, "We're not just neighbors playing board games; we're sparring partners, and I wouldn't want it any other way."
In the coming days, von der Leyen and Carney will confront challenges such as protecting industries from harsh tariffs, defending Ukraine, and bolstering defense and security cooperation. All the while, they'll be maintaining close contact and collaboration to address global challenges and uphold shared democratic principles. As the world grapples with an unpredictable landscape, the bond between Europe and Canada promises to be a cornerstone of stability.
The recent sea change in Canadian politics offers fertile ground for strengthening the ties between EU and Canada. von der Leyen embraces this opportunity, expressing her anticipation for a more powerful and resilient Europe-Canada alliance in the years to come.
- Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission's chief, has expressed her excitement about deepening the connection between Europe and Canada, especially with the victory of Mark Carney, the new Prime Minister of Canada.
- Von der Leyen and Carney share objectives such as defending democratic values, championing multilateralism, and fighting for fair and free trade.
- Carney, the new Prime Minister, campaigned with a focus on countering the US's Donald Trump and showcased his credentials as the best candidate to tackle him.
- Von der Leyen and Carney aim to confront challenges such as protecting industries from harsh tariffs, defending Ukraine, and bolstering defense and security cooperation.
- The bond between Europe and Canada, in these unpredictable times, promises to be a cornerstone of stability.
- Making moves and strengthening ties, von der Leyen looks forward to the opportunity for a more powerful and resilient Europe-Canada alliance in the years to come.
- The European Commission's chief, Ursula von der Leyen, sent congratulations to Mark Carney, the newly-elected Prime Minister of Canada, on the platform Bluesky, acknowledging their shared roles in promoting and shaping policy-and-legislation, not only within their own communities but also on the global stage, addressing issues such as migration, war-and-conflicts, crime-and-justice, accidents, fires, general-news, car-accidents, and politics.
