Von der Leyen promotes Canada’s EU associate status

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU and Canada continue to explore Canada becoming the bloc’s first “associate member,” despite opposition from Germany and other EU members. At a Canada-EU summit in Montreal, she also said the sides seek “association without accession” and aim to deepen cooperation on AI, climate, energy and security.

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