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16.09.26 - 18:01
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EU Opens Door For Canada To Become Bloc′s First-Ever "Associate Member" (ZeroHedge)
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EU Opens Door For Canada To Become Bloc's First-Ever "Associate Member"
Thanks to how mean President Trump has been, Canada could become the first-ever "associate member" of the European Union under a proposal unveiled Wednesday by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as Ottawa looks to reduce its economic dependence on the United States.
Speaking during her annual State of the Union address in Strasbourg, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the front row as the first foreign head of government ever to attend the speech, von der Leyen said Brussels wants to take its relationship with Canada to an unprecedented level.
"We must urgently reimagine our partnerships," von der Leyen said, before telling Carney she wanted to work with him on "opening the door for Canada to be the first associate member of the EU."
There is just one complication: no such status currently exists.
EU treaties allow European countries to apply for full membe...
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16.09.26 - 16:31
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EU chief wants Canada as bloc′s first associated member (The Hill)
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday she wants Canada to join the European Union (EU), as the North American nation is embroiled in a trade war with the U.S. “I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to being the first associate member of the European Union,”......
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16.09.26 - 14:31
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Stocks, Bonds Find Relief Ahead of Fed, EU Floats Canada Becoming ′Associate Member′ (Bloomberg)
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US equity futures and Treasuries are finding relief as traders wait for the Federal Reserve's latest interest-rate decision, potentially hiking for the first time since 2023. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen asks Canada to become the EU's first associate member. Citi's chief US economist Andrew Hollenhorst joins "Bloomberg Brief" to discuss why he expects a "dovish hike" from the Federal Reserve. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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16.09.26 - 13:06
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EU Proposes Canada to Become First ′Associate Member′; Fed Decision on Deck (Bloomberg)
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed Canada becoming the first associate member of the European Union. ”I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to being the first associate member of the European Union,” von der Leyen said during her state of the union address in Strasbourg, France, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in attendance.
Stocks and bonds are finding some relief after days of selling as traders wait for the Federal Reserve's latest interest-rate decision and updated projections before placing bets on where markets will head next.
The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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16.09.26 - 11:48
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Von der Leyen will Kanada als assoziiertes Mitglied der EU (DPA-AFX)
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STRASSBURG (dpa-AFX) - Kanada soll nach dem Willen von EU-Kommissionspräsidentin Ursula von der Leyen das erste "assoziierte Mitglied" der Europäischen Union werden. "Wir sehen die Welt mit den gleichen Augen", sagte von der Leyen in ihrer Rede zur Lage ......
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16.09.26 - 11:24
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European Union opens door for Canada to become first associate member (The Guardian)
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Commission president says partnership will create 'common prosperity' based on shared democratic valuesEurope live – latest updatesThe European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, told the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, on Wednesday that she wants to open the door for his country to become the EU's first associate member.The overture comes as Trump's tariffs and repeated talk of making Canada the 51st state have pushed Ottawa to seek closer economic and security ties with Europe. Carney has called for a “unique alliance” with the EU as Canada seeks to reduce its heavy dependence on US trade. Continue reading......
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