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Deepening Collaboration Between Germany and Canada Is on the Agenda

Merz, the Federal Chancellor, welcomes Carney, the Canadian Prime Minister, in Berlin. Their discussions centered on bolstering economic and foreign policy partnerships.

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2025 September 7 . 10:50 AM

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Strengthening the Alliance: Germany and Canada Seek Enhanced Cooperation

Deepening Collaboration Between Germany and Canada Is on the Agenda

In a significant move, German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has extended an invitation to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Berlin, following their meeting at the G7 summit in Calgary, Canada. The visit, which took place yesterday, was not just a diplomatic gesture, but also marked the beginning of discussions on deepening economic and foreign policy cooperation between the two nations.

Prime Minister Carney's agenda in Berlin included a visit to the TKMS shipyard in Kiel, Germany. The purpose of this visit was to explore the potential modernisation of Canada's submarine fleet. TKMS, a German company, is one of the contenders for a large contract to build 8 to 12 conventional submarines for Canada as part of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. The TKMS model 212CD is currently in the final selection for this project, and the decision is expected in the coming months.

The TKMS shipyard in Kiel is hopeful about securing this major arms contract, which would not only boost their business but also strengthen the economic ties between Germany and Canada.

Interestingly, both Germany and Canada are keen on deepening their cooperation, particularly in the areas of defense and raw materials. This shared interest was evident in their discussions on the peace and security of Ukraine. The leaders of both nations agreed on efforts to strengthen Ukraine, emphasising the need for strength and sanctions against Russia, and the importance of strengthening the Ukrainian armed forces.

However, both leaders expressed skepticism about seizing the frozen assets of the Russian central bank within the EU due to legal doubts. This indicates a cautious approach towards escalating tensions with Russia.

The meeting between Chancellor Merz and Prime Minister Carney also served as an opportunity for bilateral discussions. Yesterday, Chancellor Merz also met with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever in Berlin, where they discussed various international issues.

In conclusion, the visit of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Germany marks a significant step towards strengthening the economic and foreign policy ties between the two nations. The potential modernisation of Canada's submarine fleet, if awarded to TKMS, would not only boost the German economy but also reinforce the strategic partnership between Germany and Canada.