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Von der Leyen gives state of the EU speech with Mark Carney in the room and AI on the agenda

Von der Leyen gives state of the EU speech with Mark Carney in the room and AI on the agenda

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is delivering a major state of the European Union speech on Wednesday

EU chief to lay out priorities and vision for tackling the bloc's challenges in major speech

EU chief to lay out priorities and vision for tackling the bloc's challenges in major speech

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to deliver a major state of the European Union speech on Wednesday

EU's von der Leyen wants Canada to become bloc's first associate member

EU's von der Leyen wants Canada to become bloc's first associate member

By Julia Payne BRUSSELS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open the door to Canada becoming the EU's first "associate member," in a significant policy shift alongside plans to forge new links in "an openly hostile world".

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member

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 has proposed opening a path for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member

EU opens door for Canada to become its first associate member, von der Leyen says

EU opens door for Canada to become its first associate member, von der Leyen says

By Julia Payne BRUSSELS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union is opening the door for Canada to become its first "associate member", a status that is not set out in the bloc's treaties.

Carney heads to Europe for high-stakes speech and deeper EU ties as Canada clashes with Trump

Carney heads to Europe for high-stakes speech and deeper EU ties as Canada clashes with Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Europe seeking deeper ties with the European Union as Canada’s trade war with President Donald Trump intensifies

Explainer-EU chief wants Canada to become an 'associate member'. What does that mean?

Explainer-EU chief wants Canada to become an 'associate member'. What does that mean?

By Julia Payne BRUSSELS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open the door for Canada to become the European Union's first "associate member".

EU chief proposes bloc-wide social media ban for kids under 13

EU chief proposes bloc-wide social media ban for kids under 13

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed banning children under 13 from accessing social media, online games and chatbots

EU chief von der Leyen calls for EU security mechanism to respond to drone incidents and sabotage

EU chief von der Leyen calls for EU security mechanism to respond to drone incidents and sabotage

The European Union needs a NATO-like mechanism to better respond to drone incidents, acts of sabotage and cyberattacks across Europe, many of them blamed on Russia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday

EU chief proposes social media ban for kids under 13

EU chief proposes social media ban for kids under 13

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed banning children under 13 from accessing social media, online games and chatbots

Carney says Canada seeks "unique alliance" but not membership with the European Union

Carney says Canada seeks "unique alliance" but not membership with the European Union

BRUSSELS, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Canada is seeking a "unique alliance" with the European Union but is not looking to become a member, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday after the Wall Street Journal reported he was exploring whether Canada could become an "associate member" of the bloc.

Carney pushes idea of making Canada 'associate member' of EU, WSJ reports

Carney pushes idea of making Canada 'associate member' of EU, WSJ reports

BRUSSELS, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney wants closer links with the European Union and is exploring whether his country could become an "associate member" of the bloc, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.