EU's Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become an associate member

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S.

President Donald Trump's tariffs drive Ottawa closer to Europe.

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  • European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S.
  • Reported by NPR and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:48:22 UTC.

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  1. European Union opens door for Canada to become first associate member

  2. REPLAY - Ursula von der Leyen: Full State of the Union address

  3. Ursula von der Leyen: EU chief pitches 'associate member' status for Canada

  4. EU's Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become an associate member

  5. Canada invited to become EU’s first ‘associate member’ as Trump trade war intensifies

  6. EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'

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