PoliticsEU chief von der Leyen proposes ‘associate member’ status for Canada

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed opening the way for Canada to become the European Union’s first “associate member”. The idea follows Prime Minister Mark Carney’s call for a “unique alliance” with the EU rather than membership, with closer cooperation proposed in manufacturing, AI, critical minerals and energy.

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