Deeper EU-Ukraine defence industrial integration can strengthen Ukraine's ability to resist Russia while bolstering Europe's defences. Combining Kyiv's innovation and expertise with European capital, tech and demand can build a stronger shared defence industrial base.
The momentum is there for Europe and Canada to take their partnership to a new level. A political agreement shaping the vision for 'associate membership' status, together with stronger sectoral cooperation, could enable them to do just that.
As the global AI race accelerates, abundant, affordable and reliable energy is becoming a key source of technological power. Aligning AI infrastructure with energy availability could strengthen Europe's resilience, reduce dependencies and advance its technological ambitions.
