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Vincenzo Genovese

Australia and New Zealand could follow Canada into associated EU membership, Metsola tells Euronews

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has told Euronews that countries including Australia and New Zealand could follow Canada in becoming “associate members” of the European Union as like-minded nations seek closer ties.

Speaking exclusively to Europe Today ahead of a speech by Canadian Prime MInister Mark Carny on Thursday_,_ Metsola described the proposed status as a third way between full EU membership and candidate status.

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