EU and Canada Pursue Defence and Raw Materials Deals

EU Commission President von der Leyen is preparing a pitch to Canada on a range of bilateral agreements spanning defence cooperation and critical raw materials supply. The initiatives reflect growing EU interest in strengthening ties with strategic partners beyond traditional channels. These deals could diversify Europe's supply chains and deepen security cooperation amid geopolitical tensions.

Byte's take

Europe's hunting for allies in the right places. The EU is negotiating defence and critical raw materials deals with Canada to cut ties to hostile suppliers and shore up its strategic autonomy amid shifting geopolitical alliances.