EU Seeks Closer Ties with Canada on Defense and AI

The European Council president told POLITICO the EU wants to strengthen its relationship with Canada across defense, artificial intelligence, and democracy. The statement signals deepening bilateral cooperation on strategic issues facing both regions.

Byte's take

Europe is hedging its bets on two continents at once. The European Council is signaling deeper defense and AI ties with Canada as the EU diversifies security partnerships beyond the US and grapples with AI regulation frameworks that Washington increasingly contests.