European Union opens door for Canada to become first associate member

EU rolls out red carpet to Canada to become its first 'associate member'

The EU's top official backs Carney's push for Canada to become the bloc's first "associate member," as Brussels seeks to deepen ties amid pressure from the US

Sep 16, 2026

EU's Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become an associate member

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs drive Ottawa closer to Europe.

Sep 16, 2026

Canada Could Become the E.U.’s First ‘Associate Member’

Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the bloc’s executive arm, has invited Ottawa closer as both sides look to navigate complicated geopolitical challenges.

Sep 16, 2026

European Union opens door for Canada to become first associate member

Commission president says partnership will create ‘common prosperity’ based on shared democratic values Europe live – latest updates The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, told the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, on Wednesday that she wants to open the door for his country to become the EU’s first associate member. The overture comes as Trump’s tariffs and repeated talk of making Canada the 51st state have pushed Ottawa to seek closer economic and security ties with Europ

Sep 16, 2026

Carney: Canada welcomes proposal to become EU associate member

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday welcomed Canada’s invitation to join the European Union as its first associate member. “A Canada-EU alliance would create a beacon for other democracies,” Carney said during his speech before the European Parliament. “An alliance not defined by what we oppose but about what we are for: freedom, solidarity,…

Sep 17, 2026

Trump: EU allowing Canada to become associate member could be ‘hostile act’

President Trump said Wednesday the European Union (EU) inviting Canada to join as an associate member could amount to a “hostile act,” threatening tariffs or a trade embargo against the bloc. “If they do that, if I think it’s at all a hostile act, I will put very serious tariffs or stop trading with Europe,”…

Sep 17, 2026

Canada welcomes EU proposal to become 'associate member'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a Canada-EU alliance would create a "beacon for other democracies".

Sep 17, 2026

Canada could become the EU's first "associate member"

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first "associate member." Why it matters: Canada and the EU are testing whether a nation deeply dependent on the U.S. market can find economic independence by moving closer to Europe. This could also present one of the most permanent effects of President Trump 's trade wars : U.S. allies building markets, supply chains and security ties designed to make them less vulnerable to Washington.

Sep 16, 2026

EU chief opens door for Canada to become 'associate member'

Canada is seeking closer ties with EU after a breakdown in relations with the US and its president Donald Trump.

Sep 16, 2026

European Union Offers ‘Associate Membership’ to Canada

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offered Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney a special “associate member” status in the European Union (EU) on Wednesday as Canada’s rift with the United States widens. The post European Union Offers ‘Associate Membership’ to Canada appeared first on Breitbart .

Sep 17, 2026

EU wants Canada to be its first associate member

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that the 27-nation bloc wants Canada as its first associate member, a new effort to strengthen ties between the two as relations with the United States sour. Talks of a new partnership with Canada were first revealed last week, and were given new credence on […]

Sep 16, 2026

EU chief says she wants Canada to become the bloc’s 1st associate member

Roughly 70% of Canadian exports go to the United States, and Carney has called for a “unique alliance” with the EU as Canada seeks to reduce that dependence.

Sep 16, 2026