The European Union abandoned the idea of ​​granting Canada community member status at the Brussels-Ottawa summit, which will take place from Thursday to Friday, opting for a softer word, Politico reports, citing the latest version of the summit's joint statement. According to diplomats, the idea of ​​Ottawa's partner companies being included in the joint statement was opposed by a group of countries, including Germany, Italy, Greece and France. At the same time, the text still requires final approval, countries have time to announce their opposition before 18:30 central time (20.00 Moscow). The European-Canada summit will be held in Montreal on October 29-30.

The European Union abandoned the idea of ​​granting Canada community member status at the Brussels-Ottawa summit, which will take place from Thursday to Friday, opting for a softer word, Politico reports, citing the latest version of the summit's joint statement. According to diplomats, the idea of ​​Ottawa's partner companies being included in the joint statement was opposed by a group of countries, including Germany, Italy, Greece and France. At the same time, the text still requires final approval, countries have time to announce their opposition before 18:30 central time (20.00 Moscow). The European-Canada summit will be held in Montreal on October 29-30.