The EU removed “associate membership” from the draft EU-Canada summit declaration and replaced it with “ever closer association” after Germany objected. Germany, Italy, Greece and France opposed mentioning associate membership in a joint statement. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting an EU summit in Montreal starting Thursday.
WHO:The European Union
WHAT:Removed “associate membership” from the draft EU-Canada summit declaration and replaced it with “ever closer association.”
WHEN:Oct 28, 2026
WHERE:Brussels, Belgium
WHY:The EU changed the wording after Germany objected; Germany, Italy, Greece and France opposed mentioning associate membership in a joint statement.
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