EU wants Canada to become ‘associate member,’ von der Leyen says
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First seen11h agoEU wants Canada to become ‘associate member,’ von der Leyen says
European Commission president proposes a new “Alliance for the Future” to build on existing trade EU-Canada trade agreement.
POLITICO Europe•Camille Gijs, Gabriel Gavin
Follow-up10h agoEU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed opening a path for Canada to become the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs drive Ottawa closer to Europe.
CBC News
Follow-up8h agoEU's Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become an associate member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs drive Ottawa closer to Europe.
NPR•The Associated Press
Follow-up6h agoEU chief von der Leyen proposes ‘associate member’ status for Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this week that Canada was seeking a 'unique alliance' with the European Union.
Al Jazeera
Follow-up5h agoEU chief wants Canada as bloc’s first associate member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday she wants Canada to join the European Union as an associate member, as the North American nation is embroiled in a trade war with the U.S. “I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to being the first associate member of…
The Hill•Max Rego
Latest2h agoVon der Leyen blindsides EU with Canada ‘associate member’ pitch
The Commission president unveiled the idea without consulting EU capitals — and Ottawa quickly tamped down expectations.