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POLITICS1h agoEU's von der Leyen wants Canada to become bloc's first associate memberEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open the door to Canada becoming the EU's first "associate member" in a push to…Japan Today
POLITICS2h agoEU rolls out red carpet to Canada to become its first 'associate member'The European Union's top official backs the Canadian prime minister's push for his country to become the bloc's first "associate member," as Brussels seeks to deepen ties amid pressure from the U.S.NPR News
POLITICS2h agoWhat von der Leyen and Carney are up to with Canada’s ‘associate’ EU membershipIn her state of the union address, the European Commission president proposed Ottawa join the European Union, but not as a full member. The post What von der Leyen and Carney are up to with Canada’s ‘associate’ EU membership appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICS3h agoBurnham and Canada PM Carney bond over love for Everton as pair watch Carabao Cup clash togetherBurnham and Carney have a shared affection for the Merseyside clubThe Independent World
POLITICS3h agoE.U.-Canada Ambitions Face Reality CheckThe bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significant obstacles.NYT World
POLITICS4h agoThe 28th state? Carney's Canada draws closer to European UnionWith a US president who talks of making Canada the 51st state, its leader in Europe where it’s not quite the EU's 28th state on offer, but something the president of the European Commission is calling ‘associate membership’. We’ll ask what that means, how it differs from the close status afforded to the likes of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and the UK which Carney’s also visiting ahead of his own Strasbourg speech Thursday before the European Parliament.France 24 [en]
POLITICS4h agoEU's von der Leyen proposes Canada become bloc's 'first associate member'Officially, the status of 'associate member' does not currently exist under EU law, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's proposal raises many questions, both in Canada and across Europe.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS4h agoEU chief proposes a European Security Council with partners including Ukraine, Canada, and the U.K. — plus a threat-alert system independent of NATOEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed creating a European Security Council that would bring together EU leaders and their counterparts from partner countries such as Canada, Norway, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom. She unveiled the proposal during her annual address to the European Parliament.Meduza [en]
POLITICS5h agoVon der Leyen blindsides EU with Canada ‘associate member’ pitchThe Commission president unveiled the idea without consulting EU capitals — and Ottawa quickly tamped down expectations.Politico Europe
POLITICS5h agoLove Canada-Europe flourishes, even (sort of) EU membership is now an optionBij de jaarlijkse toespraak van Commissievoorzitter Ursula von der Leyen was Carney nog toeschouwer, vandaag staat hij zelf achter het spreekgestoelte. En na het warme bad van gisteren is de verwachting dat hij opnieuw Europa de liefde verklaart. In Brussel wordt inmiddels serieus gesproken over EU-lidmaatschap voor het Noord-Amerikaanse land. Von der Leyen ziet het ook zitten, bleek tijdens haar speech. Maar de vraag is hoe zo'n lidmaatschap eruitziet en wat het betekent dat voor de trans-Atlantische geopolitieke verhoudingen. Nu de relatie tussen Canada en de Verenigde Staten almaar brozer wNOS Buitenland
POLITICS6h agoHistoric first or symbolic gesture? What Canada’s associate membership with the European Union could look likeCanada is looking for closer ties with the European Union amid a deepening trade war with the United States and clashes with Donald Trump. James C. Reynolds looks at what we know so farThe Independent World
POLITICS7h agoWill Canada be a future “associate member” of the EU? European governments caught off guard by Ursula von der LeyenApprofondir les relations entre Ottawa et Bruxelles au-delà de ce qui est prévu, comme le propose la présidente de la Commission européenne, soulèverait de nouvelles interrogations sur des sujets comme l’acier, l’automobile ou les OGM, selon des diplomates.Politico Europe
POLITICS7h agoAs EU cosies up to Canada, Burnham’s Brexit Britain feels sidelinedAndy Burnham was for years a staunch opponent of Brexit and a vocal supporter of rejoining the European Union. When he became Britain’s new prime minister in July, this seemed to augur well for UK-EU relations – but instead, Brussels is looking past its neighbour and cosying up to Canada. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed Canada could become the first associate member of the EU, creating a tailor-made title in a bid for the trading bloc to expand its...South China Morning Post
POLITICS7h agoEU opens door for Canada to become first 'associate member'European Commission President Ursula von ⁠der Leyen said ​on Wednesday she wanted to open the door for Canada to become the European Union's first "associate member". France 24's Douglas Herbert tells us more.France 24 [en]
POLITICS7h agoVon der Leyen pitches 'associate member' status for Canada: What does it mean for EU-US ties?European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open the door for Canada to become the European Union's first "associate member". Earlier this week, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney — who was in Strasbourg to listen to von der Leyen's annual State of the Union address — said Canada was seeking a "unique alliance" with the EU, but not membership. We discuss this with our guest, Gerardo Fortuna, author of Brussels Playbook.France 24 [en]
POLITICS7h agoEU - Canada: Standing ovation for Mark Carney at European Parliament"I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to be the first associate member of the EU," von der Leyen told the Canadian prime minister, who was attending her annual keynote speech -- drawing a standing ovation in the chamber.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS8h agoWhy is the EU courting Canada? Trump might have something to with itVon der Leyen’s proposal reflects how the US president’s trade war and foreign policy have pushed Canada and Europe closerIrish Times World
POLITICS8h agoEU chief wants Canada as bloc’s first associated memberEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday she wants Canada to join the European Union as an associate member, as the North American nation is embroiled in a trade war with the U.S. “I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to being the first associate member of…The Hill
POLITICS8h agoCanada in talks to join EU's Erasmus+ exchanges programmeCanada is in early talks to join Erasmus+ and possibly Horizon Europe, as Ottawa and Brussels weigh an unprecedented "associate membership" of the EU short of full accession.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS8h agoCanada could become the EU's first "associate member"European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first "associate member." Why it matters: Canada and the EU are testing whether a nation deeply dependent on the U.S. market can find economic independence by moving closer to Europe.This could also present one of the most permanent effects of President Trump's trade wars: U.S. allies building markets, supply chains and security ties designed to make them less vulnerable to Washington.If the proposal goes through, the shift would pull Ottawa deeper into Europe's economic and security arcAxios
POLITICS9h agoEU chief von der Leyen proposes ‘associate member’ status for CanadaPrime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this week that Canada was seeking a 'unique alliance' with the European Union.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS11h agoEU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member - AP NewsEU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member AP NewsAP News
POLITICS12h agoEU capitals caught off guard as von der Leyen announces ‘associate membership’ for CanadaFurther alignment than currently planned would create new issues around steel, cars, genetically modified crops and other substantive issues, diplomats said.Politico Europe
POLITICS12h agoEU chief opens door for Canada to become 'associate member'Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.BBC World
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