Von der Leyen Proposes 'Associate Member' Status for Canada in EU Outreach
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen raised the possibility of Canada becoming the EU's first 'associate member' as part of a push for deeper cooperation with Canadian leader Mark Carney.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen raised the prospect of Canada becoming the European Union's first 'associate member,' according to a report by France 24 published Wednesday.
Speaking to Canadian leader Mark Carney, von der Leyen reportedly pitched closer cooperation between the EU and Canada across several sectors, including technology, defence and energy.
The proposal, if pursued, would mark a new category of relationship between the 27-nation bloc and a non-member state, according to the report. Details on the specific terms, timeline or legal framework of the proposed 'associate member' status were not immediately outlined in the source material.
France 24 did not provide further specifics on Carney's response to the proposal or on any formal negotiations that may follow the pitch.
The report did not specify additional context regarding the broader diplomatic discussions between the EU and Canada at the time of the statement.
Sources
- Ursula von der Leyen: EU chief pitches 'associate member' status for Canada — France 24 — English
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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