All smiles in Strasbourg but uncertainty clouds Canada’s EU membership plan

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Although Mark Carney welcomed offer to become bloc’s first associate member, no one seems to know what that means Europe live – latest updates Mark Carney received a rapturous reception in the European parliament when he gave his speech on Thursday w…

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  • Although Mark Carney welcomed offer to become bloc’s first associate member, no one seems to know what that means Europe live – latest updates Mark Carney received a rapturous reception in the European parliament when he gave his speech on Thursday w…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:46:15 UTC.

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