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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said ⁠the European Union is opening the door for Canada to become the first associate member, a status that does not exist under the bloc's ‌treaties.

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[–] Tango@piefed.ca 3 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

It's just occurred to me that if Europe is successful in creating this new status, it could also serve as a stopgap status to offer Ukraine until Ukraine meets the requirements for full membership.

[–] ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.world 3 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Could also be applied to the UK and Switzerland, if they wanted it. Though in a more permanent way that's similar to how they would use it for Canada, not the same way as for Ukraine.

[–] Tango@piefed.ca 1 points 1 hour ago

Unlikely to include Switzerland; they seem to prefer to keep each agreement separate and subject to periodic renewal. Seems unnecessarily awkward to me, but that's how the Swiss like it, I guess.