Carney Invited to European Summit, Strengthening Canada-EU Ties

0:00On April 2, 8, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney just got an invite to the European Political Community Summit in Armenia next month. It's a big deal because he's the first leader from outside Europe to join. European Council President Antonio Costa dropped the news on Tuesday. The gathering kicks off May 4 and pulls in nearly 50 heads of state and government. That includes the 27 EU nations, plus Britain, Norway, Switzerland, and Ukraine. Costa posted on X that Europe and Canada go beyond partners. They're forging a global alliance for peace, shared prosperity, and multilateralism. Folks see this as a smart play in tough times. Canada has been ramping up trade talks with Europe lately. Tensions with US President Donald Trump's administration have them looking across the Atlantic for stronger economic bonds. This invite could spark fresh collaborations, keeping the momentum alive as world leaders gear up for that may meet. I'm Corey with the story. That's your global news update. AI powered and always on.