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Von der Leyen proposes EU ties with Canada and a council
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 11:09 PM ET
Summary: Ursula von der Leyen, in her State of the European Union speech, said Europe may need to build something new as the old global order breaks down. She floated closer ties with Canada, including “associate membership,” and proposed creating a new European Security Council.
WHO: Ursula von der Leyen
WHAT: Proposed closer EU-Canada ties, including “associate membership,” and called for a new European Security Council in her State of the European Union speech.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET
WHERE: European Union
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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