Canada’s Carney stops short of endorsing von der Leyen’s associate member plan
Canadian prime minister says he welcomes "ambition" of European Commission president's plan in speech in EU Parliament.
Politics
politico.eu
17.09.2026
Brussels tries to calm Trump over offer to make Canada an EU associate member
The proposed stronger partnership between Brussels and Ottawa is not directed against anyone else, says the EU Commision.
Politics
politico.eu
17.09.2026
‘Laughable’: Trump threatens to cut EU trade over Canada ties
Donald Trump reacted angrily Wednesday to an EU proposal to make Canada its first “associate member”, a move that could foster closer ties on tech, defence and energy. Trump derided the proposal as “l
World
france24.com
17.09.2026
Breach, Matthews return for Red Roses vs Canada as Mitchell rings changes
Jess Breach and Alex Matthews return to start for England's Red Roses against Canada in the first of three WXV Tests between the sides on Saturday, as head coach John Mitchell makes nine changes.
Sport
skysports.com
17.09.2026
The 'Canaduropean' Union: Canada an associate member of the EU?
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 17: Will Canada become an associate member of the EU? Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen floated the idea in a speech but did not give any details about what it would
World
france24.com
17.09.2026
Trump calls EU's offer of associate partnership to Canada 'laughable' – video
US president, Donald Trump, threatened to impose 'very heavy tariffs' on Europe if the EU's offer was made with 'bad intentions'. His comments came after the European Commission president Ursula von d
Finance
theguardian.com
17.09.2026
With invite to join EU bloc, Canada's prime minister speaks to European Parliament
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the European Parliament, following the European Union's invitation to Canada to become an "associate member" of the bloc.
World
npr.org
17.09.2026
Canada’s Mark Carney addresses European Parliament — live updates
Prime minister's speech comes as Canada looks beyond the U.S. and Europe seeks closer alliances.
Politics
politico.eu
17.09.2026
Donald Trump 'Underestimated' Mark Carney as EU Floats Canada Membership
Donald Trump bet Mark Carney had nowhere else to go. Now the European Union wants Canada as its first associate member.
Politics
newsweek.com
17.09.2026
Live: Carney to speak after Trump threatens more EU tariffs over Canada's associate member bid
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will address the European Parliament on Thursday, a day after US President Donald Trump called Canada's bid to become an associate EU member a "hostile act." Trump
World
france24.com
17.09.2026
Trump threatens EU with ‘serious tariffs’ after proposal to make Canada first associate member – Europe live
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says such a partnership is for the European Union’s ‘common strength’US president Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with “serious tariff
World
theguardian.com
17.09.2026
Trump threatens EU with tariffs over 'laughable' Canada association plan
US President Donald Trump has threatened steep tariffs on the European Union if it goes ahead with a proposal to make Canada its first "associate member", a move he described as a possible "hostile ac
World
france24.com
17.09.2026
Trump suggests EU allowing Canada as associate member could be ‘hostile act’
Trump on Wednesday warned he would impose heavy tariffs on Europe if he judged the bloc's intentions to be unfavourable, while leaving the door open if they were not.
World
euronews.com
17.09.2026
Von der Leyen makes it awkward with Canada
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney takes the stage in Strasbourg after Commission President Ursula von der Leyen surprised EU capitals by floating “associate membership” for Canada — a status that do
Politics
politico.eu
17.09.2026
Germany questions 'associate member' term for Canada
German government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius urged a re-evaluation of the proposed "associate member" title on Wednesday, intended to signal closer EU-Canada relations.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
17.09.2026
EU chief sets out her vision for Europe's future in a key speech watched by Canada's Mark Carney
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has outlined her priorities for the EU, focusing on closer ties with Canada, online child protection, climate change, and Russia’s war on Ukraine
World
abcnews.com
17.09.2026
UK and Canada discuss AI risks and defence ties in first bilateral meeting
UK and Canada explore AI risks, defence cooperation and joint initiatives during a bilateral meeting in Liverpool.
World
aljazeera.com
17.09.2026
Trump calls EU offer to Canada of associate membership ‘laughable’, while threatening tariffs
The US president call the move a ‘hostile act’, as Canada seeks to move closer to the EU and diversify its defence tiesDonald Trump has threatened the European Union with “serious tariffs” and a cut t
World
theguardian.com
17.09.2026
Trump threatens to impose ‘serious tariffs’ on Europe if Canada joins EU as associate member
The president's threat comes as Canada seeks closer ties with Europe amid its deteriorating relationship with Washington.
Politics
politico.com
17.09.2026
Trump suggests EU-Canada associate member deal would be ‘hostile act’
US president threatens to impose ‘very serious’ tariffs on the bloc if the measure is approved
Finance
ft.com
17.09.2026