Carney pushes for closer Canada-EU ties at Montreal summit
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EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a "associate member" concept for Canada at the Montreal summit, aiming to allow Ottawa to get as close as possible to the bloc without full membership. Some member states, including Germany, questioned the term, fearing it would grant Canada preferential treatment; the reference was removed from the draft declaration, replaced with softer language calling for "closer ties." Canada says it has no plans to pay membership fees like other EU states. The two sides will discuss defense, critical minerals, research and trade.
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Carney to push for closer ties at Canada-EU summit in Montre
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- Canada
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- pushing for closer ties
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- European Union
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- Oct 29, 00:00
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- Oct 29, 17:51
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- Oct 29, 18:42
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Report first recorded Oct 29, 18:42
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed opening the door to Canada for a new "associate membership" status at a Montreal summit, aiming to bring Canada closer to the EU without full membership. The proposal faced resistance from Germany and other nations, who successfully lobbied to remove the specific term from draft statements, preferring softer language on an "ever closer association." Canadian Prime Minister Carney and EU officials welcomed the move to deepen ties, with plans to discuss defence, critical minerals, research and trade.
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