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Europe Today: Metsola exclusively on Euronews as Carney addresses EU Parliament amid Trump's tariff threat

EU Parliament boss Roberta Metsola speaks exclusively to Euronews, a day after Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the EU's first "associate member" — a plan Trump has threatened with "very serious tariffs." Canadian PM Mark Carney is set to address the EU Parliament today in Strasbourg.

Euronews

Canada’s European pivot draws Trump threat as Mark Carney prepares for EU Parliament speech

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the European Parliament amid escalating US trade disputes. Europe proposed associate member status for Canada, which was warmly received by lawmakers. President Trump warned of economic measures if the move is perceived negatively. Canada aims to diversify relationships and strengthen its independence from the…

The Economic Times

Inside von der Leyen's pitch for a new EU security architecture

The State of the Union speech saw the Commission president outline what sound like grand plans for European security, but big questions remain unanswered.

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Trump threatens EU with trade cut over 'hostile' proposal to make Canada associate member

European Commission chief Ursula Von der Leyen pitched the idea of associate membership for Ottawa during her annual State of the Union speech on Wednesday, with Canadian PM Mark Carney in attendance.

Euronews

Opening the EU door for Canada is a harmless gesture. But it won’t fix Europe’s security crisis

Beyond the morale boost and Mark Carney’s stardust, ‘associate membership’ means little, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

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 proposed making Canada the European Union’s first associate member, as Ottawa seeks closer ties with Europe amid deteriorating relations with the United States. The proposed partnership would expand cooperation beyond trade into defence, technology, energy, critical minerals, AI, cybersecurity and economic security.

The Economic Times

'Hostile act': Trump livid as EU mulls making Canada its first 'associate member'

The proposal comes as Canada looks to reduce its dependence on the United States following Trump's tariffs and repeated remarks about making Canada the 51st US state. Von der Leyen said the EU and Canada would build on their existing free trade agreement, known as CETA, through a wider partnership…

The Times of India

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Trump threatens to unleash new tariffs on EU over Canada associate membership proposal, calls move ‘hostile act’

US President Donald Trump warned that the European Union could face heavier tariffs if Canada’s proposed associate membership is intended to harm the United States. Calling the prospect “laughable” and Canada a “terrible trade partner”, Trump also suggested Washington could restrict trade with Europe in certain areas.

The Economic Times

Trump threatens to stop trading with EU over ‘laughable’ membership offer to Canada

US president responds as Mark Carney seeks to move closer to Europe and diversify defence ties

The Guardian - AU

Trump says EU letting Canada become an associate member could be ‘hostile act’ and threatens to cut off trade

Trump has embroiled U.S. in a deepening trade war with its northern neighbor

The Independent UK

Canada, the EU's First 'Associate Member'? Brussels Says Yes — Ottawa Says Not So Fast

Von der Leyen invited Canada to become the EU's first 'associate member.' Carney calls it a 'unique alliance,' not membership.

Latin Times

Is EU’s offer to Canada a blueprint for Britain – or a reminder it is out in the cold?

Ursula von der Leyen has opened door for Canada to become associate member to deepen links in ‘openly hostile world’

The Guardian - UK

Historic first or symbolic gesture? What Canada’s associate membership with the European Union could look like

IN FOCUS: Canada is looking for closer ties with the European Union amid a deepening trade war with the United States and clashes with Donald Trump. James C. Reynolds looks at what we know so far

The Independent UK

Canada Could Become EU's First Associate Member. Ottowa Gets The Invite As Its Trade War With Trump Remains High.

The proposal, unveiled Wednesday during Usrula von der Leyen's annual State of the European Union address in Strasbourg, represents a significant shift in the EU's approach to external partnerships.

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The Guardian - UK

EU moves closer to social media ban for under 13s

Ursula von der Leyen announces draft law to stop apps ‘depriving children of their childhood’

The National (Scotland)

Canada deal shows Scotland 'can get back in EU with independence', say SNP

A PROPOSED deal to make Canada an associate member of the EU shows Scotland "can get back into the EU with independence", the SNP have…

Radio France Internationale

Trump threatens EU with tariffs over 'laughable' Canada association plan

US President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to cut trade with the European Union after the bloc proposed to make Canada its first ever associate member.

France 24

EU chief invites Canada to be first-ever ‘associate member’

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen raised the possibility on Wednesday that Canada could become the European Union’s first “associate member” during the annual State of the European Union speech, at which Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was present. Carney has been pursuing closer ties with the EU as both…

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The Independent UK

UK urged to follow Canada’s example as it looks set to become ‘associate member’ of EU

Canada’s PM Mark Carney is pivoting to Europe amid his country’s trade war with Donald Trump

Euronews

Von der Leyen describes ‘horror’ at Mladić funeral but holds off on Serbia measures

The Commission chief is resisting calls on the EU to impose consequences on Serbia, which remains a candidate country for membership of the bloc alongside other Western Balkan states.

The Times of India

EU opens door for Canada amid trade war with Trump, proposes first-ever associate membership

In a major bid to deepen ties with Ottawa amid growing trade tensions with Washington, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday invited Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member.

Euronews

'Lack of focus': Charles Michel slams von der Leyen for 'very slow' progress

Speaking ahead of European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen's speech before parliament, ex-Council President Charles Michel told Euronews that she has failed to rise to the occasion of the EU's challenges.

The Guardian - UK

European Union invites Canada to become first ever ‘associate member’

Commission president says EU must ‘urgently reimagine our partnerships’ as she makes unprecedented offer

Euronews

State of the Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech

Canada, hybrid warfare, climate change, digital safety and migration were front and centre at Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech.

Euronews

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 live edition of The Ring.

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