PoliticsVon der Leyen pitches ‘associate member’ status for Canada: What could it mean for EU-US ties?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says she wants to open the door for Canada to become the EU’s first “associate member.” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa is seeking a “unique alliance” with the EU, not membership. The proposal is examined with Brussels Playbook author Gerardo Fortuna.