Carney - von der Leyen - Photo © European Union 2026

Delivering her annual 2026 State of the European Union address to the European Parliament Wednesday, EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen opened the door for Canada to become the EU’s first-ever ‘associate member.

Ursula von der Leyen - Photo © European Union 2024 - EP

The European Parliament gave formal approval Wednesday to the new team and programme of EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, with her College of Commissioners expected to take office on 1 December.