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2026-09-16 16:50:09
[Urban President Ursula von der Leyen Proposes Canada Become the EU's First "Association Member"] ⑴ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed Canada become the EU's first "association member" in her State of the Union address on Wednesday, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in attendance. ⑵ Von der Leyen stated that in this new world, it is imperative to urgently reimagine partnerships and build global alliances. She expressed her hope to work with Canada to open the door for Canada to become the EU's first association member. ⑶ Von der Leyen also discussed closer cooperation with Canada in manufacturing, technology, defense, and energy, and listed the Arctic as a "flagship joint project."
