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Middle East Eye
3 days ago
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
EU president calls for Gaza ceasefire amid Iran tensions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has echoed the G7's position on the ongoing confrontation between Israel and Iran, while also calling for a broader de-escalation. 'We urge that the resolution of the Iranian crisis leads to a broader de-escalation of hostilities, including a ceasefire in Gaza,' she posted on X. Von der Leyen added that the EU was closely monitoring the impact of the conflict on global energy markets.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
European Union leaders say Canada will sign a defence procurement pact this month
KANANASKIS — European Union officials say Canada is likely to sign a defence procurement agreement with the continent when Prime Minister Mark Carney goes to Brussels later this month. Carney is set to visit Brussels on June 23 for the Canada-EU summit, where he will meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa. Attending the G7 summit in Alberta today, both EU leaders say Canada's involvement in what they call Europe's "rapidly evolving defence architecture" is set to deepen. Von der Leyen says Canada will sign a security and defence partnership with the EU which will allow it to join a European loan program for joint defence projects. The 150-billion euro program is called Security Action for Europe, or SAFE, and is part of the ReArm Europe initiative that Carney says he wants Canada to join. Von der Leyen says the SAFE program can be joined by Europe's "very close allies, friends and partners" and the deal this month will allow for negotiations on bringing Canada into the program. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 16, 2025. Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Global News
4 days ago
- Business
- Global News
Canada to sign defence procurement pact with EU: officials
European Union officials say Canada is likely to sign a defence procurement agreement with the continent when Prime Minister Mark Carney goes to Brussels later this month. Carney is set to visit Brussels on June 23 for the Canada-EU summit, where he will meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa. Attending the G7 summit in Alberta today, both EU leaders say Canada's involvement in what they call Europe's 'rapidly evolving defence architecture' is set to deepen. 1:49 Carney welcomes U.K.'s Starmer ahead of G7 summit Von der Leyen says Canada will sign a security and defence partnership with the EU which will allow it to join a European loan program for joint defence projects. Story continues below advertisement The 150-billion euro program is called Security Action for Europe, or SAFE, and is part of the ReArm Europe initiative that Carney says he wants Canada to join. Von der Leyen says the SAFE program can be joined by Europe's 'very close allies, friends and partners' and the deal this month will allow for negotiations on bringing Canada into the program.
Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
European Union leaders say Canada will sign a defence procurement pact this month
KANANASKIS - European Union officials say Canada is likely to sign a defence procurement agreement with the continent when Prime Minister Mark Carney goes to Brussels later this month. Carney is set to visit Brussels on June 23 for the Canada-EU summit, where he will meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa. Attending the G7 summit in Alberta today, both EU leaders say Canada's involvement in what they call Europe's 'rapidly evolving defence architecture' is set to deepen. Von der Leyen says Canada will sign a security and defence partnership with the EU which will allow it to join a European loan program for joint defence projects. The 150-billion euro program is called Security Action for Europe, or SAFE, and is part of the ReArm Europe initiative that Carney says he wants Canada to join. Von der Leyen says the SAFE program can be joined by Europe's 'very close allies, friends and partners' and the deal this month will allow for negotiations on bringing Canada into the program. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 16, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
European Union leaders say Canada will sign a defence procurement pact this month
KANANASKIS – European Union officials say Canada is likely to sign a defence procurement agreement with the continent when Prime Minister Mark Carney goes to Brussels later this month. Carney is set to visit Brussels on June 23 for the Canada-EU summit, where he will meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa. Attending the G7 summit in Alberta today, both EU leaders say Canada's involvement in what they call Europe's 'rapidly evolving defence architecture' is set to deepen. Von der Leyen says Canada will sign a security and defence partnership with the EU which will allow it to join a European loan program for joint defence projects. The 150-billion euro program is called Security Action for Europe, or SAFE, and is part of the ReArm Europe initiative that Carney says he wants Canada to join. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. Von der Leyen says the SAFE program can be joined by Europe's 'very close allies, friends and partners' and the deal this month will allow for negotiations on bringing Canada into the program. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 16, 2025.
