The European Union backs Canada's bid to become the bloc's first "associate member," as Brussels seeks closer ties with Ottawa and Trump calls the idea "laughable." ...

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc wants to open the door for Canada to become its first associate member, signaling a major deepening of ties.

The European Union is the world's second-largest economy. A country across the Atlantic has just been proposed as its first associate member.

The European Commission on Tuesday proposed measures to prepare the EU to take in countries such as Montenegro, Albania, ...

The European Union is considering a 15-year probation period for any new member states as the block seeks expansion without ...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed making Canada the European Union’s first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats drive Ottawa closer ...

The European Commission on Tuesday unveiled plans aimed at ensuring the European Union can continue to function effectively if more countries join the 27-member bloc. "Enlargement of our Union is a ...

The European Union wants Canada as its first “associate member” and to “urgently reimagine” their relationship, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during her annual State of the ...

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At a summit in Montenegro in June, EU leaders fell over themselves to praise their host’s progress. The country’s government aims to finish aligning with the bloc’s standards by the end of this year, ...

Sept 28 (Reuters) - EU members on Monday approved plans for five pan-European defence projects spanning space, sea, air, and ...