Bernd Lange

“We have a situation where it is totally unpredictable what the United States are doing and we have aggressive industrial policy by China — and therefore, it's so important that we strengthen our ties with democratic countries, and Canada is one example,”

Bernd Lange · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-16

Lange emphasized the importance of strengthening EU ties with democratic countries given unpredictable U.S. policy and Chinese industrial policy.

“It's so important that we work together and build a bloc and as Mr. Carney … mentioned in Davos, you have to be strong and sit at the table, otherwise you will be part of the menu,”

Bernd Lange · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-16

Lange echoed Carney's Davos remark about the need for strength in international relations, urging the EU to build a broader bloc.