European Union opens door for Canada to become first associate member
From left to right: Ursula von der Leyen; Roberta Metsola, the president of the European parliament; and Mark Carney in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday. Photograph: Yves Herman/ReutersView image in fullscreenFrom left to right: Ursula von der Leyen; Roberta Metsola, the president of the European parliament; and Mark Carney in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday. Carney has called for a “unique alliance” with the EU as Canada seeks to reduce its heavy dependence on US trade.“I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada being the first associate member of the EU,” von der Leyen told Carney during her annual state of the European Union address.
- ▪From left to right: Ursula von der Leyen; Roberta Metsola, the president of the European parliament; and Mark Carney in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday.
- ▪Photograph: Yves Herman/ReutersView image in fullscreenFrom left to right: Ursula von der Leyen; Roberta Metsola, the president of the European parliament; and Mark Carney in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday.
- ▪Carney has called for a “unique alliance” with the EU as Canada seeks to reduce its heavy dependence on US trade.“I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada being the first associate member of the EU,” von der Leyen told C
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- ▪ Canada Could Become the E.U.’s First ‘Associate Member’ — NYT — World
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From left to right: Ursula von der Leyen; Roberta Metsola, the president of the European parliament; and Mark Carney in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday. Photograph: Yves Herman/ReutersView image in fullscreenFrom left to right: Ursula von der Leyen; Roberta Metsola, the president of the European parliament; and Mark Carney in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday. Photograph: Yves Herman/ReutersEuropean UnionEuropean Union opens door for Canada to become first associate memberCommission president says partnership will create ‘common prosperity’ based on shared democratic values Europe live – latest updates Associated PressWed 16 Sep 2026 04.38 EDTLast modified on Wed 16 Sep 2026 04.51 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, told the Canadian…
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