Germany, Italy, Greece block EU-Canada 'associate member' status ahead of summit

Germany, Italy, and Greece opposed a draft EU-Canada declaration that included Ursula von der Leyen's offer of 'associate membership', citing legal uncertainty and concerns about setting a precedent for other third countries. The dispute surfaces ahead of the Montreal summit on Thursday and Friday, indicating internal EU friction over deepening ties with Canada.

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