The EU’s Canada offer is more mood than reality but it could hint at a future geometry for the bloc
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed Canada become the "first associate member of the EU," a concept enthusiastically supported by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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Open questions and key claims
Carney is trying to turn a period of external pressure and uncertainty caused by the Trump trade war into an affirmative agenda.
Prime Minister Mark Carney pitched Canada as a 'safe harbour' for global investors.
Canada is 'perfectly situated to build in the new global economic order'.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen suggested Canada could become an 'associate member' of the EU.
The European Commission president wants to open the door for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member.
Governments and the tech sector must partner to ensure online safety and counter AI risks.
US President Donald Trump threatened the European Union with new tariffs over its proposal to make Canada the bloc’s first “associate member”.
Donald Trump threatened the European Union with 'serious tariffs' and a cut to trade.
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