Siegfried Mureșan laudă propunerea istorică a Ursulei von der Leyen de a invita Canada să devină membru asociat al UE

The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU aims for Canada to become its first associated member, marking a historic step in EU-Canada relations. This proposal was made during her State of the Union address in the European Parliament, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney present. Romanian MEP Siegfried Mureșan praised the announcement as a strong political signal, emphasizing shared values and strategic interests between the EU and Canada. The initiative reflects a desire for closer cooperation, enhancing economic and security ties. Carney has also advocated for a stronger alliance with the EU, which was met with applause in Parliament.