EU member states block Canada's associate membership proposal
Germany and several other EU nations have opposed a proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to grant Canada special status.
The Business Standard29 October 2026, 12:00 PM0 readsAMP
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen had proposed granting Canada a special status within the European Union. However, ahead of an upcoming summit in Montreal, Germany and various other member states have formally raised objections to the plan.
