EU-Canada Summit: Associate Membership Proposal Irks Paris, Berlin

Ahead of the EU-Canada summit, Commission President von der Leyen has proposed granting Canada 'associate member' status, a move that has irritated France and Germany. Canadian PM Carney faces domestic opposition with reservations. The proposal signals a potential shift in EU external relations, but its adoption is uncertain given internal divisions.

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