European Union and Canada launch "alliance for the future"

The EU and Canada have launched a "Future Alliance" to enhance cooperation across various sectors, including trade, digital technologies, and security. This initiative aims to create shared prosperity and a secure economic space. Both parties committed to reducing trade barriers and coordinating economic security measures. A new digital trade agreement was established to facilitate cross-border data flows. Additionally, they plan to collaborate on artificial intelligence and supercomputing. The declaration also emphasizes support for multilateralism and Ukraine, while addressing the controversial proposal for Canada to become an associate member of the EU.