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Fact check: UK household energy bills and Dover protesters

Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard · Sep 16

Debating Ursula von der Leyen's speech on The Ring

After Ursula von der Leyen's address, the debate: MEPs Li Andersson and Lukas Mandl deconstruct the EU Commission president's speech in a special edition of The Ring.

Euronews · Sep 16

Could Canada become the EU’s first associate member? What we know

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The Independent UK · Sep 16

Canada invited to become first 'associate member' of the EU

The status announced by von der Leyen during the State of the Union is an entirely new one, with details yet to be made clear. The European Commission’s President also proposed a new alliance with Ottawa covering tech, critical raw materials, energy and defence.

Euronews · Sep 16

In a historic first, Canada invited to become EU bloc’s associate member

Canada could become the EU’s first “associate member” under a proposal from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The plan would deepen cooperation beyond trade into defence, energy, critical minerals and technology as Canada and Europe seek stronger economic ties amid uncertainty over US trade policy.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Von der Leyen's heatwave plan comes as Europe runs out of time to adapt

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a European Heatwave Plan to anticipate intense heatwaves expected to return next summer. A new Climate Insurance Alliance was also unveiled as the EU struggles to close the financing gap needed to address climate adaptation and mitigation.

Euronews · Sep 16

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed opening a path for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member

The Independent UK · Sep 16

EU plans new firefighting fleet after deadly summer heat wave

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says a scorching summer has shown the EU needs new tools to tackle climate change

The Independent UK · Sep 16

EU chief von der Leyen calls for EU security mechanism to respond to drone incidents & sabotage

Europe needs a NATO-like mechanism to counter hybrid threats. The European Commission president called for a unified response to sabotage and cyberattacks. Recent incidents involving drones have been blamed on Russia. This new system would allow member states to convene emergency meetings. The EU also plans to establish a European…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Canada could become first associate member, European Union chief says

EUROPEAN Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday that she wants to open the door for Canada…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16