May 11, 2026
Carl Bildt answers two major political questions shaping Europe’s future: Could Canada ever join the European Union? And is UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer politically finished after Labour’s disastrous local election results?
Bildt explains why geography, and EU rules, make Canadian membership impossible, even as ties between Europe and Canada deepen amid global instability. He also breaks down the growing political turmoil in the UK, Nigel Farage’s continued rise, and why he believes Starmer ultimately won’t lead Labour into the next general election.
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