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POLITICSSep 16Historic first or symbolic gesture? What Canada’s associate membership with the European Union could look likeCanada is looking for closer ties with the European Union amid a deepening trade war with the United States and clashes with Donald Trump. James C. Reynolds looks at what we know so farThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 16Will Canada be a future “associate member” of the EU? European governments caught off guard by Ursula von der LeyenApprofondir les relations entre Ottawa et Bruxelles au-delà de ce qui est prévu, comme le propose la présidente de la Commission européenne, soulèverait de nouvelles interrogations sur des sujets comme l’acier, l’automobile ou les OGM, selon des diplomates.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16EU: An unprecedented offer to CanadaEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump's threats drive Ottawa closer to Europe. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke of a "unique alliance with the EU".France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 16As EU cosies up to Canada, Burnham’s Brexit Britain feels sidelinedAndy Burnham was for years a staunch opponent of Brexit and a vocal supporter of rejoining the European Union. When he became Britain’s new prime minister in July, this seemed to augur well for UK-EU relations – but instead, Brussels is looking past its neighbour and cosying up to Canada. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed Canada could become the first associate member of the EU, creating a tailor-made title in a bid for the trading bloc to expand its...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16"To bring our relationship to the highest possible level": the European Union proposes "associate member" status to CanadaDÉCRYPTAGE - Le pays pourrait également faire partie d’un futur «conseil de sécurité européen», avec le Royaume-Uni, la Norvège et l’Ukraine, selon des annonces d’Ursula von der Leyen.Le Figaro International
POLITICSSep 16EU opens door for Canada to become first 'associate member'European Commission President Ursula von ⁠der Leyen said ​on Wednesday she wanted to open the door for Canada to become the European Union's first "associate member". France 24's Douglas Herbert tells us more.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 16Von der Leyen pitches 'associate member' status for Canada: What does it mean for EU-US ties?European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open the door for Canada to become the European Union's first "associate member". Earlier this week, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney — who was in Strasbourg to listen to von der Leyen's annual State of the Union address — said Canada was seeking a "unique alliance" with the EU, but not membership. We discuss this with our guest, Gerardo Fortuna, author of Brussels Playbook.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 16EU - Canada: Standing ovation for Mark Carney at European Parliament"I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to be the first associate member of the EU," von der Leyen told the Canadian prime minister, who was attending her annual keynote speech -- drawing a standing ovation in the chamber.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 16Why is the EU courting Canada? Trump might have something to with itVon der Leyen’s proposal reflects how the US president’s trade war and foreign policy have pushed Canada and Europe closerIrish Times World
POLITICSSep 16EU chief wants Canada as bloc’s first associated memberEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday she wants Canada to join the European Union as an associate member, as the North American nation is embroiled in a trade war with the U.S. “I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to being the first associate member of…The Hill
POLITICSSep 16EU opens door for Canada to become its first associate member after clashes with TrumpPrime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was seeking a ‘unique alliance’ with the EU – but not membershipThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 16Canada in talks to join EU's Erasmus+ exchanges programmeCanada is in early talks to join Erasmus+ and possibly Horizon Europe, as Ottawa and Brussels weigh an unprecedented "associate membership" of the EU short of full accession.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 16Canada could become the EU's first "associate member"European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first "associate member." Why it matters: Canada and the EU are testing whether a nation deeply dependent on the U.S. market can find economic independence by moving closer to Europe.This could also present one of the most permanent effects of President Trump's trade wars: U.S. allies building markets, supply chains and security ties designed to make them less vulnerable to Washington.If the proposal goes through, the shift would pull Ottawa deeper into Europe's economic and security arcAxios
POLITICSSep 16EU chief von der Leyen proposes ‘associate member’ status for CanadaPrime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this week that Canada was seeking a 'unique alliance' with the European Union.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member - AP NewsEU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member AP NewsAP News
POLITICSSep 16EU capitals caught off guard as von der Leyen announces ‘associate membership’ for CanadaFurther alignment than currently planned would create new issues around steel, cars, genetically modified crops and other substantive issues, diplomats said.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16EU chief opens door for Canada to become 'associate member'Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.BBC World
POLITICSSep 16European Union opens door for Canada to become its first associate memberPrime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was seeking a ‘unique alliance’ with the EU – but not membershipThe Independent World
WORLDSep 16Canada to become first 'associate member' of the EUThe status announced by von der Leyen during the State of the Union is an entirely new one, with details yet to be made clear. The European Commission’s President also proposed a new alliance with Ottawa covering tech, critical raw materials, energy and defence.EuroNews [en]
WORLDSep 16Von der Leyen offers Carney that "Canada become the first associate member of the EU"La presidenta de la Comisión lanza su propuesta en pleno enfrentamiento entre el primer ministro canadiense y Trump. "Vemos el mundo de la misma manera", defiende la alta funcionaria alemana LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 16The Future of Europe: Canada in the EU Sounds Crazy. Is It?The European Union needs new momentum. Canada needs a reliable partner. It would be a stretch for the EU to expand across the Atlantic, but doing so would be beneficial for both Europe and Canada.Spiegel International [en]
POLITICSSep 16Canada could become EU’s first associate member, von der Leyen saysSeeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 16Canada invited to become EU’s first ‘associate member’ as Trump trade war intensifiesEU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc wants to open the door for Canada to become its first associate member, signaling a major deepening of ties.CNBC
POLITICSSep 16Von der Leyen backs Canada’s ‘associate membership’ bidEuropean Commission president says EU and Canada ‘see the world with the same eyes’Financial Times