Mark Carney has set June 2027 as the deadline to make Canada the European Union's first-ever "associate member". The category, which has no precedent, has been fiercely opposed by Germany.
Poland’s Sejm has voted to ease some abortion restrictions, but the changes would leave its laws among the most restrictive in the EU — and face an uphill battle to become law.
Good morning. It's Mared Gwyn, writing this newsletter in the early hours from Brussels. In this edition: the diplomatic push to revive Ukraine peace talks, and how Hungary surprised diplomats by stalling Kyiv's accession talks.
Carney is reportedly expected to use the trip to seek a new arrangement with the EU that could allow Canadians to live and work across the bloc without visa restrictions.
From industry to healthcare to the media and even the creative arts, artificial intelligence is already having an impact on our daily lives. It's hailed by advocates as a gift to humanity, but others worry about the long-term effects on society.