The Zhitong Finance App learned that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed Canada to become the first “associate member country” of the European Union. Von der Leyen issued this invitation during a speech delivered in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attended the speech. Von der Leyen said, “In this new world, we must urgently reimagine our partnerships and forge global alliances to strengthen our resilience and preserve our democratic system. I look forward to working with you to open the door for Canada to become the first associate member of the European Union.”

The Zhitong Finance App learned that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed Canada to become the first “associate member country” of the European Union. Von der Leyen issued this invitation during a speech delivered in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney attended the speech. Von der Leyen said, “In this new world, we must urgently reimagine our partnerships and forge global alliances to strengthen our resilience and preserve our democratic system. I look forward to working with you to open the door for Canada to become the first associate member of the European Union.”