Canada Welcomes Ursula von der Leyen's Proposal for "Associated Member" Status in the European Union
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney responded positively to the idea put forward by the European Commission president during an address to the European Parliament.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke favorably about the proposal from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to make Canada an "associated member" of the European Union, according to Le Monde.
Speaking before the European Parliament, Mr. Carney stated that Canada and Europe are "stronger together," stressing that the two partners are bound by "shared values" rather than mere "deals," the newspaper reported.
The precise terms of such an associated member status, as well as the envisioned timeline for its implementation, were not detailed in the remarks reported by Le Monde.
This announcement comes amid an apparent rapprochement between Ottawa and Brussels, though no further details about ongoing negotiations were communicated at this stage.
Sources
- Le Canada accueille favorablement la proposition d’Ursula von der Leyen de devenir « membre associé » de l’Union européenne — Le Monde — Une
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