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"EU diplomats told the Mail they were kept in the dark and first learnt of the proposal when Ursula von der Leyen, the EU Commission boss, unveiled it during a keynote speech today Mark Carney looked on as Ursula von der Leyen, the EU Commission boss, love-bombed him and his nation Ursula von der Leyen, the EU Commission boss, said she wanted Canada to become an 'associate member' - but EU diplomats pointed out the category in effect doesn't exist ‘There will be a summit at the end of October, so logically they will talk about deepening the relations."
Framing: assertive · First seen: 2026-09-16 · Last seen: 2026-09-16 · Spread: 1 articles

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2026-09-16 · Daily Mail
Brussels hit with furious backlash after top Eurocrat Ursula von der Leyen unveils unprecedented plan for Canada to become 'associate member' of the bloc without asking EU capitals first, with diplomats branding her 'bombastic' assertive
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