Ursula von der Leyen promised Canada associate membership

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed associate membership for Canada, despite objections from some EU countries, most notably Germany.

"We all want to elevate our relationship to the highest level. We are therefore discussing the idea of ​​Canada becoming the EU’s first associate member. The concept is simple: a partnership without full accession," she announced in Montreal ahead of the EU-Canada summit.

Specifically, von der Leyen advocated for cooperation on "critical resources," as well as the development of artificial intelligence, military support for Ukraine, and a joint effort to contain Russia in the Arctic.

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