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EU Considers Canada for Associate Membership, Turkey's Status Unchanged

Updated 2026-09-18 15:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

European Union officials have decided to consider Canada as the first associate member while keeping Turkey’s status unchanged despite its long-standing association with the EU.

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Von der Leyen called Canada the "first associate member of the EU," but Turkey has been an associate member for over six decades.
2026-09-18 14:30 UTC
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