Through its partnership with Canada, von der Leyen urged EU states to tackle climate change, competition with China, and other major challenges. 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". Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Through its partnership with Canada, von der Leyen urged EU states to tackle climate change, competition with China, and other major challenges.S1

• 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". France 24's Douglas Herbert tells us more.S2

• The European Union has opened the door to a closer relationship with Canada, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposing that the country become the bloc’s first “associate… africa/">Radarr Africa.S3

• Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was seeking a ‘unique alliance’ with the EU – but not membershipS4

• The EU has proposed making Canada its first associate member as Trump-era tensions push Ottawa to deepen economic and strategic ties with Europe.S5S6

• Canada to become first associate member of EU What von der Leyens proposal meansS7

• By Aldgra Fredly European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that she wanted to open the door for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member. The move to strengthen ties comes amid an ongoing trade dispute between Can...S8