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Part of Canada seeks associate membership status in the EU while new pipelines and data cables are being built into Europe.

How could the proposed subsea cable route affect the European Parliament?

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The new transatlantic cable may require European Parliament approval for construction The proposed Leif Erikson cable, a 2,800-mile connection from Norway to Newfoundland and Labrador, is designed to provide direct access to European infrastructure. For this major transatlantic project to move forward, the reports state that the European Union and Canada must coordinate the route and approve the project. As a key legislative body of the European Union, the European Parliament would be involved in this necessary coordination and approval process, influencing the project's ability to proceed.

Reported by 2 independent outlets Written Oct 23
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The facts so far

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  • The proposed cable is 2,800 miles long and bypasses American territory entirely.techradar.com
  • The project is expected to cost more than $620 million.techradar.com
  • The project requires coordination and approval from the European Union and Canada.techradar.com

Why it matters

For Canada, the project is a response to worsening relations with Washington, prompting the country to explore alternatives to relying on the United States for international data connections. The cable is promoted as part of a Canadian sovereign communications network designed to enhance resilience against disruptions to existing international communications infrastructure.

For the European Parliament and the EU, the project represents a significant opportunity to diversify digital supply chains and enhance data sovereignty by establishing a new, independent transatlantic data route. The need for EU approval means the Parliament must engage in regulatory decisions regarding critical digital infrastructure that impacts the entire bloc.

What we don't know yet

  • What specific regulatory hurdles must the European Parliament address regarding the cable's route and operation?
  • How will the EU coordinate approval with Canadian authorities given the project's complex route through Quebec?

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What would change this answer

The European Parliament passes a resolution supporting the project's strategic goalsThis would increase the likelihood of the project receiving the necessary regulatory green light, potentially accelerating construction.
Canada and the EU fail to agree on the cable's route or approval termsThe project would stall, preventing the establishment of the alternative transatlantic route and leaving Canada reliant on existing connections.

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The full eventNorwegian firm proposes $620M subsea cable linking Norway to Canada Everything aboutEuropean Parliament

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