Rede des kanadischen Premierministers Justin Trudeau vor dem Europäischen Parlament in Straßburg, 16.2.2017 (engl. Originalfassung)
The European Union is a truly remarkable achievement, and an unprecedented model for peaceful cooperation. Canada knows that an effective European voice on the global stage isn’t just preferable – it’s essential.
We know that the EU is the world’s largest donor of development and humanitarian assistance, and that, together, your member states represent one of the world’s largest economies. Not only that, but you are a vital, central player in addressing the challenges that we collectively face as an international community.
Indeed, the whole world benefits from a strong EU. [...]
CETA
Now, let’s be clear – a deal as ambitious as CETA takes a lot of hard work. Every one of us in this room knows that this wasn’t easy. It took a lot of back of forth. It took extended discussions and negotiations. Meetings in Canada, and meetings across Europe.
But the finished product is something we can all be incredibly proud of. I believe that CETA will become the blueprint for future trade deals of this magnitude and complexity.
And that’s pretty amazing.
The motto of the European Union, “United in Diversity”, is a great reminder of what can be accomplished when, despite our differences, countries come together for the mutual benefit of our people.
Now, we live in a time when some people are worried that the current system only benefits society’s narrow elite. And their concern is valid.
This anxiety towards the economy and trade – the worry that our kids won’t have access to the same jobs and opportunities that we have – can be addressed only if we ensure that trade is inclusive, and that everyone benefits.
And this agreement – the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement – is a terrific example of just that.
Because, at its heart, CETA is a framework for trade that works for everyone.
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