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Von der Leyen floats Canada's associate EU membership
Original: Von der Leyen raises Canada’s possible associate EU membership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has raised the possibility of Canada joining the European Union as an associate member, a status short of full membership that would deepen ties in areas such as trade and research. The suggestion marks an unusual overture toward a non-European country and has prompted discussion about how far the EU might extend its partnerships beyond the continent.
Why now: The idea of a North American country gaining a formal EU status is unprecedented and surprising, drawing wide attention
Ursula von der LeyenCanadaEuropean UnionEuropean Commission
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