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    1. Unhappy_Camera3324 on

      translated from original German:

      # Commentary

      # After Carney’s Appearance: Elbows Out!

      Date: January 24, 2026, 9:22 AM

      Canada’s Prime Minister Carney stood up to Donald Trump in Davos. Europeans should take this as an example. It’s high time that the EU and Canada move closer together.

      A commentary by Martin Ganslmeier, ARD New York

      By now it should be clear to everyone that the strategy of flattering Donald Trump has thoroughly failed. Last year there were many embarrassing inaugural visits by heads of state and government to the White House. Some brought golden gifts. Some practically crawled under the door crack to avoid angering him at all costs.

      One of the few who came walking upright and refused to bend was Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Canada has faced similar attacks on its national sovereignty for more than a year, just like Greenland and Denmark recently. Nevertheless, Carney never let himself be intimidated. Right at his inaugural visit, Carney rejected Trump’s annexation desires. The former real estate developer was told by Carney, referring to the White House: “Some places are simply not for sale.” The owners of Canada had let him know that Canada is also not for sale. And never will be.

      # There Is No Better Ally

      Canada’s Prime Minister also gave a courageous – some even say historic – speech in Davos. Carney advocated for Canada and other medium-sized states to forge a closer alliance. This was also a call to Europeans: Let’s move closer together! There is no better neighbor and ally than Canada. The country is as rich in natural resources as Russia. But unlike Russia, Canadians share European values.

      Canada has always stood reliably at the side of the USA – in two world wars, as well as after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. But for a year now, Canada has felt pretty much left alone. Many Canadians were disappointed that the EU gave in so quickly in the trade conflict with Trump.

      # It Needs More Oomph

      The EU should urgently deepen its cooperation with Canada. Especially since Canada has a shared history with Europe and a common border with the EU. Yes, there is the Canadian-European Free Trade Agreement CETA. But it still hasn’t been ratified by all EU member states. Yes, there is increased cooperation on defense and armaments. But is that the communicative punch that would be necessary in these times?

      Why not offer Canada an association agreement with the EU, like the one that exists with Nordic neighbors Norway and Iceland? Or why not even offer Canada EU membership? That’s completely unrealistic, people keep saying. Why, actually? In times when Trump is creating a peace council to be led by him for life, the EU should also show more courage for symbolic steps. That’s the only language Trump understands. And that’s the only way US citizens will realize that not everyone abroad thinks their president’s policies are great.

    3. Lithium_Lily on

      Yeah, and we should name it for the ocean that is in between us. Since Canada is up north we should consider it in the name.

      How about North Atlantic Tactical Organization

    7. jufywret on

      Honestly? It already feels halfway there shared values, trade, security. Formalizing it might just be admitting what’s quietly been true for years.

    8. Tyxzs on

      I would support them to join the EU. Maybe at the same time as Greenland, as they share a border.

    10. itmeMEEPMEEP on

      Might as well join the EU at this point… only non European country in the EU SAFE (uk got rejected as well). Has a border with France, land border with kingdom of Denmark and there’s already an EU state in Asia anyway

    11. TopInvestigator5518 on

      Canada doesn’t need to join the EU but a stronger trade alliance would be nice

      Canada has suffered repeated attacks by the US over and over again all year with virtually no public support from the EU

      I get it’s difficult times navigating the shit storm that is Trump but it never hurts to feel like you have support from countries with shared values

    13. Rich_Season_2593 on

      We ARE aligned with like minded countries.
      Why would we jump from 1 problem to another?
      We are part of NATO- Let us stand on our own 2 feet without being tied to more rules, regulations and bureaucracy .

    14. polmix23 on

      Putin smiles when he sees articles like this. He wants the NATO to fracture. That is his strategy. 

    16. UNSKIALz on

      The US Treasury Secretary just endorsed Albertan separatism from Canada. Meanwhile, we already know the US is sponsoring EU separatism as per their “defence” strategy document.

      America, unfortunately, is now an openly hostile state seeking to do great harm to the free world. Our choices our band together, or die.

    20. -Vermilion- on

      Didn’t read article but to title: Yes, yes they should, and now, not in a year or in many years, now.

    23. whoisnotinmykitchen on

      Absolutely. We have far more in common with Europe than we do with the fascist mess south of our border.

    24. ArcticCelt on

      EU + Canada + UK + Australia + Japan + South Korea should create a “trade NATO” where an economic attack on one is an attack on all and economic sanctions are applied on the belligerent bully.

    25. maddasher on

      Just let Canada into the EU. It makes a lot of sense to pick up such a large member, even if it doesn’t make sense on paper.

    26. Inevitable_Fuel7244 on

      Taco is going to blockade use like we’re Venezuela or Russia if we increase trade with anyone.

    31. Low_Butterscotch_594 on

      As a Canadian, I am of the opinion that Carney’s speech at Davos was not only scathing review of the current hegemonic situation, but a standard sales pitch to the EU and the rest of the democratic “middle powers”. And what a damn sales pitch it was!!

    32. something_newx on

      Agreed. Canada, UK, EU and other like-minded allies. We could be a powerful economic and political block.

    33. Econ_Orc on

      Trumpo is again threatening Canada with high tariffs (100%) if Canada does not stop its trade agreement with China.