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Von der Leyen floats Canada associate EU membership
Original: Von der Leyen raises Canada’s possible associate EU membership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has raised the idea of Canada obtaining associate membership of the European Union, opening a debate about a closer EU-Canada relationship outside full accession. The suggestion has drawn attention among EU and Canadian observers, as associate membership is a novel status with unclear legal contours, and it fits into broader discussions on deepening ties with close allies.
Why now: A senior EU official publicly floating an unprecedented association status for Canada is a surprising development in EU foreign relations.
Ursula von der LeyenEuropean CommissionEuropean UnionCanada
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