The European Union backs Canada's bid to become the bloc's first "associate member," as Brussels seeks closer ties with Ottawa and Trump calls the idea "laughable." ...

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc wants to open the door for Canada to become its first associate member, signaling a major deepening of ties.

The European Union is the world's second-largest economy. A country across the Atlantic has just been proposed as its first associate member.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this week that Canada was seeking a ‘unique alliance’ with the European Union.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the European Union’s first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats drive Ottawa closer ...

On Sept. 16 European Union president Ursula von der Leyen made a surprise invitation to Canada to become the European Union’s first “associate member.” However, this designation doesn’t exist yet and ...

The European Union wants Canada as its first “associate member” and to “urgently reimagine” their relationship, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during her annual State of the ...

EADaily, September 28th, 2026. The European Union is developing proposals according to which Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro and ...

“We share the same values, we have the same priorities and we have very complementary strengths," Carney said of the European Union.