Byrne meets Canadian PM at European Parliament

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

71% : "I am deeply proud to have represented the Council of the European Union and the Irish EU Presidency, in attending and responding to, President von der Leyen's State of the Union," Minister Byrne concluded.
62% : Minister Byrne was representing the Council of the European Union, in attending the speech and responding to President von der Leyen, as Ireland currently holds the EU Presidency.
61% : "The proposal by President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to work with Canada on becoming the first associate member of the European Union is a significant moment.
61% : " He said the EU-Canada partnership is one of mutual benefit and common strength.
57% : Byrne meets Canadian PM at European Parliament Ann Casey Published: Wed 16 Sep 2026, 2:44 PM Minister Thomas Byrne met with Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, at the European Parliament amid a proposal for Canada to become the first associate member of the EU.
55% : Minister Byrne said: "The presence of the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, at the European Parliament is a visible reflection of the deep bond shared by the EU and Canada, a bond which continues to grow and strengthen.

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