COLUMN. The Canadian prime minister has called for an alliance of middle powers to stand up to the world's great powers. This is a compelling idea, and one that Europe has been pursuing for 60 years, writes Le Monde columnist Pascal Riché.

The Canadian prime minister has called for an alliance of middle powers to stand up to the world’s great powers. This is a compelling idea, and one that Europe has been pursuing for 60 years, writes Le Monde columnist Pascal Riché.

    • 87Six@lemmy.zipEnglish
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      21 hours ago

      And unlike leaving America, leaving the EU is a very, very stupid idea

      See: also Brexit

    • Gladaed@feddit.orgEnglish
      15·
      20 hours ago

      Leaving the EU was not forseen and procedures are not in place to make that a regular occurrence. This is not performed gender. Can’t just flip flop from one day to the other.

      • pulsey@feddit.orgEnglish
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        9 hours ago

        procedures are not in place to make that a regular occurrence

        and they shouldnt be. Joining the EU should be a strong commitment from which you can’t just backpadle.