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Guardian Opinion Column Cites Recent Incidents as Signs of Rising Tensions in Europe
Columnist Nathalie Tocci points to a string of recent incidents and EU outreach to Canada amid Europe's security debate.
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Ursula Von Der Leyen
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Ursula von der Leyen calls on EU to become a force in facing global challenges
In her annual State of the Union address, the European Commission president adopted an assertive tone as Europe grapples with Chinese competition, Russian threats, and American disengagement, while remaining dependent on energy imports and lagging in artificial intelligence.
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Mark Carney in Strasbourg for institutional rapprochement with the European Union
Canada's prime minister attended Ursula von der Leyen's state of the union address, in which she proposed Ottawa an associated member status.
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Opinion Piece Argues EU's 'Associate Membership' Offer to Canada Is Symbolic, Won't Solve Security Challenges
Writing in the Guardian, analyst Paul Taylor says European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's gesture toward Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney carries symbolic weight but little substantive change to Europe's defence posture.
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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.
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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.
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Von der Leyen Proposes Canada as EU's First 'Associate Member'
European Commission chief says bloc could create new category of relationship with Canada, though few details were provided.
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Von der Leyen Calls for New European Security Council and EU-Wide Emergency Protocol
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a new security body and a bloc-wide emergency protocol, saying the initiative would work alongside, not replace, cooperation with NATO.
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Von der Leyen Proposes 'European Security Council', Invites Canada as Associate Member
In her State of the European Union address, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for a new security body including Britain and Ukraine, and floated closer ties with Canada.
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Ursula von der Leyen delivers her State of the European Union address in Strasbourg
The President of the European Commission addresses the European Parliament amid multiple crises affecting the EU, as Brussels plans to convene major artificial intelligence players.
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Von der Leyen Prepares to Deliver Annual State of the Union Address to EU Parliament
European Commission president expected to outline challenges and opportunities facing the bloc in speech to lawmakers in Strasbourg.
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Von der Leyen Set to Propose European Security Council, Euractiv Reports
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to announce the initiative during her annual State of the European Union address in Strasbourg, according to a report cited by TASS.
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State of the Union address: von der Leyen discusses closer ties between Canada and the EU
During her annual address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, the European Commission president outlined her priorities, including artificial intelligence regulation and a plan to combat heat waves.
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EU Considers 'Associated Member' Status for Canada
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed an unprecedented rapprochement between Brussels and Ottawa, with the possibility of a status not provided for in EU treaties.
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Ursula von der Leyen Affirms Europe Will Stay on Track With Climate Goals
During her annual State of the Union address, the president of the European Commission defended the bloc's ability to maintain its climate commitments.
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Ursula von der Leyen to Deliver European Union State of the Union Address in Strasbourg
The President of the European Commission addresses the European Parliament on Wednesday amid multiple crises affecting the European Union, according to France 24.
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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.
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State of the Union Address: Ursula von der Leyen Emphasizes European Defense
The European Commission president delivered her annual State of the Union address on Wednesday, highlighting a Europe marked by contradictions but, in her view, stronger than ever.
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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.
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Ursula von der Leyen Proposes Canada Become EU's "First Associated Member"
The European Commission president made this unprecedented proposal, which raises questions on both sides of the Atlantic, as this status currently has no legal basis.
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