Von der Leyen: "Canada becomes the first associate member of the EU"
The proposal in the State of the Union speech: move from CETA to an Alliance for the future
Quick Look
Ursula von der Leyen proposed to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to make Canada the first associate member of the EU, overcoming Ceta to create an Alliance for the future.
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Why It Matters
The European Union and Canada already have consolidated trade relations through the Ceta treaty.
"We need to urgently rethink our partnerships. So, I would like to work with you to open the door for Canada to become the first associate member of the EU." Ursula von der Leyen said this while addressing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in his State of the Union speech. "We will voluntarily join forces.
We will move from CETA to an 'Alliance for the Future' to create a common space of economic prosperity and security."
“This is a partnership not against someone else, but for our common strength,” von der Leyen added.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Negotiations for the Alliance for the Future between the EU and Canada
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What will be the practical details of Canada's association with the EU?
- How will other EU member states react to the proposal?
