EU issues joint statement with Canada, India, Brazil, Australia and Philippines on multilateral ties
The European Union, together with Canada, India, Brazil, Australia and the Philippines, released a joint declaration urging deeper cooperation on global challenges and warning against the misuse of economic dependence.
At the close of the UN General Assembly, the European Union and Canada, India, Brazil, Australia and the Philippines issued a collective statement emphasizing the need for coordinated action on worldwide challenges such as AI development and climate change, while warning that economic dependencies are increasingly being weaponised. Signatories reaffirmed commitment to international law and territorial integrity. The European Commission disclosed that negotiations with the Philippines have produced a draft free-trade pact addressing customs duties, public-procurement rules and digital commerce, pending final technical work and parliamentary ratification.
The EU Parliament welcomed the deal, noting its potential to deepen ties with a fast-growing Southeast Asian market. Recent conclusions with Australia were also noted, paving the way for Australian involvement in the Horizon Europe research programme, defence cooperation and critical minerals projects, as well as joint measures to protect youth online. Additionally, EU leaders discussed Canada’s possible future as an “associated member,” though no concrete steps have been set. Further details are expected after upcoming EU-Canada and EU-Australia summit meetings in October.
Why it matters
The agreements expand EU trade and research links with major economies, shaping global economic and security cooperation.
How this story developed
- Sep 3 EU ministers clash over budget cuts as frugal states demand higher ambition
- Sep 14 France plans to forward the amended draft to the European Commission on Monday.
- Sep 16 The speech is expected to address AI, climate change, summer wildfires, Russia's war in Ukraine, Middle‑East conflicts, international trade tensions, and online child protection, and she will present a draft law to limit
- Sep 16 Czarnek’s proposal to withdraw Poland from the EU ETS was filed in the Sejm.
- Sep 16 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the draft EU Kids Act.
- Sep 17 Ursula von der Leyen invited Canada to become the EU’s first associate member.
- Sep 17 Prime Minister Mark Carney told the European Parliament that Canada appreciates the EU’s offer to join as its inaugural associate member and outlined a wide-ranging partnership vision.
- Sep 17 The European Commission will disburse €3.3 billion to Ukraine for missile and drone purchases, announced by Ursula von der Leyen following a call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Sep 17 President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs in response to the EU‑Canada partnership proposal.
- Sep 18 Negotiations remain deadlocked as frugal states and cohesion allies continue to clash over budget priorities.
- Sep 18 The draft adds a default one‑hour daily limit for parent‑supervised mini‑profiles, mandates an audit of existing accounts within six months, and sets fines of up to 6 % of worldwide sales for non‑compliance.
- Sep 19 EU officials noted that the associate‑member concept has no existing definition in EU law and would need unanimous approval of all member states.
- Sep 20 The Commission is now expected to bring the emergency asylum suspension idea to the State of Union address.
- Sep 22 EU announced a €3.3 billion release for Ukrainian missile and drone purchases.
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