EU and Canada Form New Security Alliance Against Growing Threats
(Source: Reuters – Full Story Below)
What’s Happening?
The European Union and Canada are signing a major new security deal today to protect against:
- A more unpredictable U.S. president
- Russia’s war in Ukraine
- Middle East conflicts
- Cyber attacks and space threats
Key Details (From Reuters):
✅ First-ever EU-Americas defense pact – Canada gets special access to EU security programs
✅ $172 billion weapons fund – Canadian companies can now bid on EU defense contracts
✅ New digital rules coming – Joint standards for AI, data privacy, and online safety
Why This Matters Now
Both sides worry about:
🔴 U.S. isolationism – With a hostile American president, Europe and Canada are teaming up
🔴 Russia’s next moves – The deal includes more support for Ukraine
🔴 China’s tech dominance – They want to set global rules before others do
What’s Next?
- The deal is being signed today in Brussels (June 23)
- Comes just before a major NATO meeting tomorrow
- Could lead to closer military drills and spy cooperation
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/eu-canada-deepen-ties-with-new-security-pact-2025-06-23