European Union: Mark Carney welcomed in Strasbourg, Ursula von der Leyen signals openness to Canada
The president of the European Commission announced Wednesday her intention to "open the door to Canada," a statement that would mark a departure from the EU's traditional position on intermediate membership statuses.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was received as a special guest at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday, September 16, according to France 24. His visit was marked by a statement from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who expressed her desire to "open the door to Canada."
According to France 24, this announcement would represent a significant shift for the European Union, which has thus far consistently refused to create intermediate membership statuses for third countries.
Caroline De Camaret, head of Europe coverage at France 24, and Bruno Daroux, international affairs columnist at France 24, provided their analysis on the implications of this possible opening, though further details about the exact nature of this intermediate status were not specified in the report.
Mark Carney's visit to Strasbourg and Ursula von der Leyen's remarks come at a time when relations between the European Union and Canada are receiving particular attention, though the full content of exchanges between the two leaders was not detailed by the source.
Sources
- Union européenne : le Premier ministre canadien Mark Carney, invité spécial à Strasbourg — France 24 — Français
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