EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed on Wednesday in Strasbourg, France, opening a path for Canada to become the European Union's first associate member. The European Union and Canada plan to work together across multiple sectors, including manufacturing, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, and energy.

This overture comes as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs drive Ottawa closer to Europe, marking a significant strategic shift in Canada-EU relations.

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Free Malaysia Today (MY) Focuses on sectoral cooperation spanning manufacturing, AI, and energy

CityNews Toronto (Toronto, Canada) (CA) Emphasizes the geopolitical context of US tariffs driving Ottawa closer to Europe

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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member

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