Europe will not submit to an ‘insular and brutal world’, says Carney
Mark Carney, the Canadian prime minister, addressed the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, emphasizing that Europe can lead the rebuilding of a rules-based international order amid growing global instability. He warned against an 'insular and brutal world' and highlighted the importance of European unity and values. The summit unfolded amid concerns over US commitment to NATO and shifting geopolitical alliances.
- ▪Mark Carney became the first non-European leader to attend a European Political Community summit.
- ▪The summit took place in Yerevan, Armenia, symbolizing Europe's effort to keep Armenia from aligning with Russia.
- ▪US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw over 5,000 troops from Germany raised concerns about NATO reliability.
- ▪Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron stressed the need for greater European autonomy in defense and foreign policy.
- ▪Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a pivotal moment in the war with Russia, urging continued sanctions and European inclusion in diplomacy.
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Mark Carney arrives at the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia. Photograph: Canadian Press/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenMark Carney arrives at the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia. Photograph: Canadian Press/ShutterstockEuropean Political CommunityEurope will not submit to an ‘insular and brutal world’, says CarneySpeaking at meeting of European Political Community, Canadian PM says gathering points to a better path forwardPatrick Wintour in YerevanMon 4 May 2026 07.47 EDTLast modified on Mon 4 May 2026 09.39 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleEurope will not submit to a more “brutal world”, and can instead be the base from which a new international order can be rebuilt, Mark Carney, the Canadian prime minister, has said.Carney was…
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