Canada, mai aproape ca niciodată de UE. Von der Leyen vrea ca Ottawa să devină primul „membru asociat” al Uniunii

Ursula von der Leyen proposed a new 'associate member' status for Canada in her State of the Union speech, aiming to deepen EU-Canada relations. This initiative, presented in front of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, seeks to establish a common space for economic prosperity and security. Key areas of cooperation include advanced manufacturing, technology, and defense. The proposal reflects ongoing discussions about a special status that enhances collaboration without full EU membership. The next EU-Canada summit is set for October 2026 in Montreal, where this proposal may be a focal point.