Canada: How Trump Saved the Liberals

New Commentary Published

Canada: How Trump Saved the Liberals
By Oliver Schmidtke, Director of the Centre for Global Studies

A new commentary by Oliver Schmidtke examines the unexpected outcome of Canada’s 2025 federal election, in which the Liberal Party—previously trailing far behind in the polls—secured a surprising victory.

Published in the June 2025 issue of Blätter für deutsche und internationale Politik, the article explores how Donald Trump’s aggressive stance toward Canada—including threats to its sovereignty and punitive economic measures—sparked an unprecedented wave of patriotism. This shift in public sentiment played a decisive role in reviving support for the Liberals under newly appointed Prime Minister Mark Carney.

The piece highlights how international dynamics can dramatically alter domestic political landscapes, offering a timely reflection on Canadian democracy in a period of global uncertainty.

📖 Read the full article (in German):
👉 Blätter für deutsche und internationale Politik – June 2025