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Von der Leyen pitches 'associate member' status for Canada: What does it mean for EU-US ties?

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". Earlier this week, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney — who was in Strasbourg to listen to von der Leyen's annual State of the Union address — said Canada was seeking a "unique alliance" with the EU, but not membership. We discuss…

Von der Leyen pitches 'associate member' status for Canada: What does it mean for EU-US ties?

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How Extreme Weather Is Hurting the Global Economy

Heat waves, wildfires and floods have cascading economic impacts, causing incomes to decline and the price of basic goods to rise.

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  • Global economy could face $38 trillion annual losses by 2050 due to climate damages.
  • Rhine River's low water levels could reduce Germany's economic output by 0.2% in Q3 2026.

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