EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants to open the door for Canada to become the bloc's first associate member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed creating a new associate membership status for Canada, which would make it the first country to hold such a position within the European Union. This initiative seeks to formalize a deeper strategic partnership beyond current trade agreements to enhance cooperation on global economic and security challenges. The move represents a significant step toward integrating one of the bloc's closest non-European allies into its institutional framework.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants to open the door for Canada to become the bloc's first associate member
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