Klingbeil calls for tighter EU, Canada and UK alliances
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 8
Klingbeil calls for tighter EU, Canada and UK alliances
8 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 8
Speaking en route to Canada, Germany's vice chancellor and finance minister said Europe must work more closely with like-minded partners against pressure from major powers including the US.
The Social Democratic co-leader said President Donald Trump is upending the world order, while China's rise adds to the need for Europe to help organise new alliances.
His remarks signal Berlin's push for broader strategic cooperation beyond the EU as governments reassess security, economic and diplomatic ties amid shifting global power balances.
As traditional ties fray, can new EU-Canada-UK alliances effectively counter economic pressure from both the US and China?
With major trade deals still unratified, how will these proposed 'middle power' alliances build real economic and military strength?