EU chief opens door for Canada to become 'associate member'
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- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supports making Canada the EU's first 'associate member' to deepen cooperation in key sectors.
- Both Canada and the EU face challenges from the US, including trade disputes and threats, such as Donald Trump's tariff policies and talk of annexing Greenland.
- Associate membership does not currently exist and would require years to implement, with mixed reactions from EU members.
- A proposed European Security Council, including Canada, Ukraine, and the UK, aims to address continental security threats, complementing NATO.
- Other EU priorities include reducing bureaucracy, curbing children's social media use (banning under 13s), and creating emergency tools for migration crises.