VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-29
“start discussing how to make Canada the first associate member of the EU”
Ursula von der Leyen · said 2026-10-28 · reported 2026-10-29
Von der Leyen told reporters after landing in Montreal on Wednesday that the two sides will begin discussions on Canada becoming the first associate member of the EU.
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