Ursula von der Leyen floats 'associate member' status for EU membership for Canada
The European Commission president suggested on Wednesday that Canada could become the first country to benefit from this unprecedented status, amid growing tensions between Ottawa and Washington.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen put forward the idea on Wednesday that Canada could become the European Union's first "associate member," according to statements reported by France 24.
The suggestion comes at a time of notably deteriorating relations between Canada and the United States, the same source notes.
The concrete details of such an "associate member" status, which does not currently exist within the European Union's institutional framework, were not clarified in the reported statements.
Neither the European Commission nor the Canadian government has yet issued a detailed official response to the proposal, according to available information.
Sources
- Ursula Von der Leyen suggère que le Canada devienne "membre associé" de l'UE — France 24 — Français
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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