Von der Leyen Proposes Canada as EU's First Associate Member

Von der Leyen Proposes Canada as EU's First Associate Member

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU's first associate member during her State of the Union address. The unprecedented status aims to deepen cooperation on trade, defence, energy, and technology as Ottawa seeks to reduce dependence on the United States.

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