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We’re ideally placed to chair EU budget negotiations, says Irish Minister of State

Ireland is managing a jam-packed agenda as the current holder of the rotating presidency of the EU. We caught up with the country’s Minister of State for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne, who was in Strasbourg for the 2026 State of the Union speech and debate with EU Commission President Ursula…

France 24

Ursula von der Leyen’s sixth State of the Union speech: A grand sweep, but thin on details?

In this episode, we debrief one of the key annual events in the EU calendar: the State of the Union speech. It was Ursula von der Leyen’s sixth such address as President of the European Commission, and the second State of the Union speech of her second mandate.

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‘Bad intentions’: As EU considers making Canada an associate member to combat US trade tensions, Trump responds with threats

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What might Canada’s EU ‘associate membership’ look like, and is it even a possibility?

In a speech to the European Parliament, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney declared that “Europe and Canada are stronger together”. He also backed an offer made by the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, one day earlier for Canada to become the first “associate member” of the…

The Conversation

Europeans Joke 'Don't Bring Your Tipping Culture' as Canada Could Become EU's First 'Associate Member'

The EU has proposed Canada as its first associate member, opening talks on closer ties while an online joke about Canadian tipping culture goes viral.

International Business Times UK

EU opens door to ‘associate membership’ for Canada, but the concept does not yet exist

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed associate membership for Canada. This offer aims to forge a new partnership between the EU and Canada. While the concept is undefined, it signals a shift in international alliances. Canada welcomed the idea, focusing on concrete substance and mutual benefits. This development…

The Economic Times

Europeans still believe in the European dream. They just don't think it's within reach, study finds

A new ECFR study finds most Europeans still want a stronger, united Europe, but doubt it's achievable: around 68% see decline, not renewal.

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Analysis: Bruised by Trump, EU and Canada find solace in each other's arms

The blossoming partnership between the European Union and Canada cannot be understood apart from the behaviour of the US president, who has assailed both sides with his punitive tariffs and annexationist threats.

Euronews

Canada Is Moving Closer to Europe. Trump's Tariffs Help Explain Why.

As Ottawa’s trade war with the U.S. worsens, Brussels proposes closer trade, security, and technology ties, including an unprecedented "associate member” status.

Reason

The Ceuta effect: how far will Europe's anti-migrant backlash go?

As the United States threatens Europe with more tariffs and eyes Greenland, Russia tests the continent’s resolve over Ukraine and the planet overheats, where do citizens feel the biggest threat is coming from? In her Wednesday state of the Union speech, the European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen went…

France 24

All smiles in Strasbourg but uncertainty clouds Canada’s EU membership plan

Although Mark Carney welcomed offer to become bloc’s first associate member, no one seems to know what that means

The Guardian - UK

Watch: European Commissioners react to Ursula von der Leyen's speech

After Ursula von der Leyen's annual State of the Union speech, Euronews spoke to Commissioners Valdis Dombrovskis, Maroš Šefčovič, Wopke Hoekstra and Andrius Kubilius about what to expect following the President's address.

Euronews

Canada and EU 'stronger together' says Carney, brushing aside US threats

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday welcomed a proposal for his country to become the European Union's first "associate member", shrugging off threats from United States President Donald Trump.

Radio France Internationale

'Europe and Canada stronger together,' Canadian PM says amid Trump tariff threats

THE Canadian Prime Minister has said “Europe and Canada are stronger together” after US president Donald Trump said allowing the country to be…

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The Independent UK

Carney accuses Trump of weaponising trade after president condemns ‘laughable’ EU-Canada membership

The U.S. president was not impressed after EU leader Ursula von der Leyen opened the door for Canada to become an associate member

The Independent UK

Carney embraces a proposal for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has embraced the prospect of his country becoming the European Union’s first associate member

The Economic Times

Carney welcomes a proposal for Canada to become the European Union's first associate member

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed a European Union associate membership proposal. He stated this deeper integration aims to build resilience for both sides. This move seeks to reduce vulnerability to economic and geopolitical pressures. Carney clarified the intention is not to create a rival power bloc. The goal is…

The Times of India

EU moves to ban social media for under-13s, tighten rules for teenagers

The European Commission has proposed banning children under 13 from using social media across the European Union and restricting access for older teenagers under a new EU Kids Act, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced on Thursday.

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Euronews

Is curtailing AI an illusion for the EU, despite von der Leyen's pledge?

The European Commission president's vision of Europe shaping the AI race has drawn a mixed response from MEPs, with sceptics noting that most of the world's leading AI developers are based outside Europe.

France 24

The 'Canaduropean' Union: Canada an associate member of the EU?

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 17: Will Canada become an associate member of the EU? Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen floated the idea in a speech but did not give any details about what it would entail. The press is reacting with scepticism. Also, Le Monde profiles some of the…

Euronews

EU defence chief says a ‘painful response’ to Russian hybrid threats is needed

Senior Baltic European Commissioners tell Euronews they are supportive of Ursula von der Leyen’s bold plans to turbocharge European defence, from a "painful" anti-hybrid warfare playbook to a new political security group.

France 24

Europe and Canada are 'strong, even stronger together', Carney tells European Parliament

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament on Thursday, welcoming the ambition for Canada to become an EU associate member. "Canada and Europe are stronger, even stronger together," he said, a day after US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs and to cut trade ties with the EU…

The Guardian - UK

Poland warns Russia planning ‘hybrid strikes’ against countries supporting Ukraine – as it happened

Donald Tusk says ‘very consistent and convincing’ intelligence assessment point towards Russian plans for strikes

Euronews

Bringing EU and Canada closer is 'not against any third country', MEP David McAllister says

European People's Party MEP David McAllister said the European Union's relationship with Canada is "very unique". He believes European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to take it "to the next level" after offering Ottawa a tailor-made status of "associate membership".

Euronews

EU plan to make Canada an 'associate member' draws Trump’s ire

Good morning. This is Vincenzo Genovese writing from the corridors of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, which are slowly filling up ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s highly-anticipated speech at 11.30.

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