Recommendation on enhanced EU‑Canada cooperation
EP Position
The European Parliament, through a report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs introduced by rapporteur Tobias Cremer, recommended enhanced cooperation between the EU and Canada in light of the current geopolitical context and identified threats to Canada’s economic stability and sovereignty. The text was adopted (P10_TA(2026)0078) after a plenary debate that included a Commission speaker and closed for vote.
Key Trade Point
The International Trade Committee provided an opinion on the report, and its rapporteur Javier Moreno Sánchez spoke during the plenary debate, indicating the trade committee’s involvement in the discussion. Multiple Members spoke in the debate, reflecting cross‑party engagement on the issue.
What Comes Next
The recommendation is addressed to the Council, the Commission and the Vice‑President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
Sources
Official Documents
- Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - Strasbourg Parliament adopted a report recommending enhanced EU–Canada cooperation in light of the current geopolitical context.
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