Ursula von der Leyen proposes EU security council and associate membership for Canada
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Ursula von der Leyen
European Union
September 16, 2026
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Ursula von der Leyen proposed a security council including EU members, Britain, Canada, Norway, and Ukraine. The Commission president expressed interest in Canada becoming the first associate member of the EU.
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