The EU wants to make Canada its 'first associated member' (Von der Leyen)

Ursula von der Leyen proposed that Canada become the 'first associated member' of the European Union during a statement made in Strasbourg, in the presence of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. This initiative aims to strengthen relations between Brussels and Ottawa in areas such as economy, technology, energy, and security. Von der Leyen emphasized the need to reinvent partnerships in the face of a fractured international system, and Canada, sharing common values with the EU, would be a strong ally.