Trotz Widerstand Deutschlands und anderer EU-Länder: Ursula von der Leyen will Kanada «als erstes assoziiertes Mitglied» der EU

EU-Kommissionspräsidentin Ursula von der Leyen has announced her intention to make Canada an "associated member" of the EU, despite opposition from many EU countries. This proposal was reiterated at the start of the EU-Kanada summit, even as the plan faced rejection and protests from various sides. The EU is discussing the concept of associating Canada with the EU without granting full membership, a so-called "association without accession."

This concept was first proposed by von der Leyen in September, but the exact nature and implications of such an association remain unclear, even after the Gipfels opening in Montreal. The EU hopes this partnership will create a unique alliance that could bring prosperity and security to both regions, while also serving as a model for other countries to follow.

However, the plan faces significant challenges, including opposition from Germany, concerns over the status of Ukraine's EU membership, and the reluctance of Canadian officials to see their country as an "associated EU member."