EU Resists Carney's Proposal for Middle Powers Alliance Against US and China

Source Summary

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a 'unique alliance' of middle powers to unite against the United States and China. However, some EU governments have expressed resistance to this proposal, declining to join the initiative.

Why it matters

The EU's rejection signals divisions among Western allies over how to respond collectively to US and Chinese power, potentially weakening coordinated middle-power diplomacy.