EU Mulls Canada Associate Membership
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European commentators and some officials suggested creating a new form of association to bind Canada more closely to the European Union as an "associated member."
Reposted by Christian Odendahl
A couple of years ago, as Trump II was starting, I was looking for a way to write about Canada and the EU in a way that wasn't achingly dull.
Here's a thought: why doesn't Canada join the EU?
Well, as it happens…
Some (bylined!) thoughts in The Economist
www.economist.com/europe/2026/...
Here's a thought: why doesn't Canada join the EU?
Well, as it happens…
Some (bylined!) thoughts in The Economist
www.economist.com/europe/2026/...
Café Europa newsletter: Canada’s love-in with the EU
Stanley Pignal, our Charlemagne columnist, explores what EU “associate membership” would actually mean for Canada
www.economist.com
September 22, 2026 at 11:27 AM
A couple of years ago, as Trump II was starting, I was looking for a way to write about Canada and the EU in a way that wasn't achingly dull.
Here's a thought: why doesn't Canada join the EU?
Well, as it happens…
Some (bylined!) thoughts in The Economist
www.economist.com/europe/2026/...
Here's a thought: why doesn't Canada join the EU?
Well, as it happens…
Some (bylined!) thoughts in The Economist
www.economist.com/europe/2026/...
Europe is under attack from three sides – but the EU and Nato are unfit to defend us. This is why a European security council is needed. My latest @guardian
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Europe is under attack from three sides – but the EU and Nato are unfit to defend us | Nathalie Tocci
Ursula von der Leyen’s outreach to Canada and new security proposals are wise – but she may not be the right messenger, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci
www.theguardian.com
September 21, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Europe is under attack from three sides – but the EU and Nato are unfit to defend us. This is why a European security council is needed. My latest @guardian
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Reposted by Julia M. Wright
Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet accuses Carney of breaking Canada’s proverbial window and telling foreign companies to help themselves.
He says Carney is weakening laws protecting workers and the environment and using —“instrumentalizing” — the Trump threat as an excuse.
He says Carney is weakening laws protecting workers and the environment and using —“instrumentalizing” — the Trump threat as an excuse.
September 21, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet accuses Carney of breaking Canada’s proverbial window and telling foreign companies to help themselves.
He says Carney is weakening laws protecting workers and the environment and using —“instrumentalizing” — the Trump threat as an excuse.
He says Carney is weakening laws protecting workers and the environment and using —“instrumentalizing” — the Trump threat as an excuse.
Reposted by Nicolai von Ondarza
Canada has requested to join the Joint Expeditionary Force as a full member. If accepted, Canada’s accession would mark a serious development for the JEF, bringing an ambitious nation into the grouping but also creating challenges of geography, scope and politics.
warsight.com/2026/09/21/c...
warsight.com/2026/09/21/c...
Canada applies to join the JEF: opportunities and challenges - Warsight
Canada has requested to join the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) as a fully fledged member, which brings both opportunities and challenges.
warsight.com
September 21, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Canada has requested to join the Joint Expeditionary Force as a full member. If accepted, Canada’s accession would mark a serious development for the JEF, bringing an ambitious nation into the grouping but also creating challenges of geography, scope and politics.
warsight.com/2026/09/21/c...
warsight.com/2026/09/21/c...