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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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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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