EU and Canada announce enhanced defense and tech cooperation

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed and Canadian PM Mark Carney accepted a new EU-Canada cooperation framework covering defense and technology, announced during the State of the Union speech in Strasbourg. The move signals a transatlantic pivot beyond traditional US-centric ties, likely in response to shifting US policy under Trump. Details on scope and commitments remain unclear, but the initiative marks a notable expansion of EU-Canada strategic alignment.