Canada joins Europe rejecting Trump’s Ukraine plan, Anand says sovereignty is key

Canada joins Europe rejecting Trump’s Ukraine plan, Anand says sovereignty is key

JOHANNESBURG - The world's most influential nations gathered in South Africa to work around Washington's disruptive foreign policy Saturday, reaching consensus on issues like climate change and gender...

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⏰ Today is the last day to submit! A short description of a proposed paper or panel is enough. Early career or advanced — your voice belongs here. Join us at the 15th ECSA-C Biennial in Victoria, May 14–16, 2026. 👉 www.ecsa-c.ca/biennial-202... #ECSAC2026 #EuropeCanada #Democracy #CallForPapers

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⏰ Call for Papers closes Nov 15 → www.ecsa-c.ca/biennial-2026-1 “ECSA-C is my academic family.” — Dr. Achim Hurrelmann 📘 Quote from the ECSA-C 25th Anniversary Brochure (2022) #ECSAC2026 #EuropeanStudies #AcademicCommunity #CanadaEurope

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🚨 Save the date: ECSA-C’s 15th Biennial Conference is happening May 14–16, 2026 in Victoria, BC! Call for papers coming soon. 📍 www.ecsa-c.ca/biennial-202... #ECSAC2026 #EuropeCanada #AcademicEvent #EUCanada #ECSACanada

1/5 Mérand: A European pivot won’t be easy — but the alternative is worse. The forum shows 🇨🇦 has options. Read his full rejoinder + all 15 contributions here 👉 shorturl.at/g2me8 Join the debate. #CanadaEU #ECSACanada #Geopolitics #EUCAnet

1/4 His roadmap: 1️⃣ Solidarity Pact (w/ EU & UK) 2️⃣ Fully exploit CETA 3️⃣ Reciprocal investments 4️⃣ Join EU-led defense (E-NATO) 5️⃣ Ease movement of people & ideas Canada must diversify or risk deeper US dependence. #CanadaEU #Geopolitics #ECSACanada #Canada #EU

1/3 Mérand’s case: Applying to the EU is a strategic hedge. It signals 🇨🇦 has options, strengthens EU ties & prepares for a post-US world. Even if full membership is unlikely, deepening EU relations boosts 🇨🇦 sovereignty & resilience. www.ecsa-c.ca/post/canada-... #CanadaEU #ECSACanada

1/2 🇨🇦🇪🇺 15 scholars debated: Should Canada apply to the EU? Frédéric Mérand replies with a roadmap for closer EU ties. A rejoinder to Pavone, Hurrelmann, Hübner, Finbow, Verellen, Verdun, MacRae, Viju, Schmidtke, Brunet-Jailly, Wagner, Müller Gómez, Maas, Popova & Zhyznomirska 👉 shorturl.at/abka3

🇨🇦🇪🇺 The ECSA-C forum asked: Should Canada apply to join the EU? 15 scholars weighed in. Now Frédéric Mérand (UdeM) offers a final rejoinder: a roadmap to pivot closer to Europe — with or without membership. Follow this thread for the highlights👇 #CanadaEU #ECSACanada #EUCAnet #Geopolitics #EU #Canada

🇨🇦🇪🇺 Time to apply for EU membership? Lyubov Zhyznomirska (SMU) says Canada faces a Ukraine-like moment. EU accession could boost democracy & counter US/Russia pressure. Her argument in the ECSA-C forum 👉 shorturl.at/Wq0qT This is the final response in our forum debate Join: #CanadaEU #ECSACanada

🇨🇦🇪🇺 Maria Popova (McGill University) joins the debate on Canada’s future global alliances. Her take? Strengthen internal democracy first — not seek EU membership. Thoughtful, critical perspective. 📖 Read more www.ecsa-c.ca/post/canada-... #ECSACanada #CanadaEU #Democracy

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🌟 🚨 The Conversation Starts Now 🔹 16 leading voices 🔹 16 different visions 🔹 1 provocative question: Can (and should) Canada get much closer to Europe? Read & explore 15 expert takes: shorturl.at/VzPB5 #CanadaEU #ECSACanada #Geopolitics #EuropeIsNotPlanB

To retain its status as a regulatory superpower, the European Union must remind itself—and show the world—that regulation and economic dynamism are not inherently at odds, argue Anu Bradford, @rdanielkelemen.bsky.social, and @tommasopavone.bsky.social.

Europe Could Lose What Makes It Great

U.S. pressure and domestic rancor threaten the EU’s regulatory superpower.

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Are Europeans now from Mars and Americans from…Krypton? Join us online for the Dahrendorf Lecture by Robert Kagan, this Friday, May 2, 5 pm UK time. @dahrendorfoxford.bsky.social @dimitarbechev.bsky.social Link: podcasts.ox.ac.uk/Dahrendorf-K...

🌍 In today's geopolitical landscape, connecting Canadian and European researchers is crucial. Rather than just observing, join our discussions! ECSA-C’s Biennials foster valuable collaboration—don’t miss the next one in 2026! Let’s shape our future together! More info: www.ecsa-c.ca #ECSAC #CanadaEU

🌟 🚨 The Conversation Starts Now 🔹 16 leading voices 🔹 16 different visions 🔹 1 provocative question: Can (and should) Canada get much closer to Europe? Read & explore 15 expert takes: shorturl.at/VzPB5 #CanadaEU #ECSACanada #Geopolitics #EuropeIsNotPlanB

👀 What if Canada joined the EU? Frédéric Mérand isn’t joking. In his lead article, he maps a bold shift—Canada moving in with Europe. 📌 It’s about values, power, and choosing sides. 📖 Read & explore 15 expert takes: shorturl.at/VzPB5 #CanadaEU #ECSACanada ##EuropeIsNotPlanB #Geopolitics

Canada + EU: More than just Plan B? ECSA-C launches a bold series of expert takes on @fredericmerand.bsky.social provocative piece. What would deeper partnership—or even EU membership—mean for Canada? Read more: 👉 shorturl.at/VzPB5 #CanadaEU #Geopolitics #ECSACanada #EuropeIsNotPlanB

🚀 Kicking off on Bluesky! We're ECSA-C: a community of scholars and practitioners exploring the evolving relationship between Canada and Europe. Join us as we share insights, research, and events that matter. 🌍🇨🇦🇪🇺 🔗 ecsa-c.org #CanadaEurope #ECSACanada #TransatlanticRelations #EUStudies #EUCAnet