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Canada could become first ‘associate member’ of the EU, von der Leyen suggests – Europe live

European Commission president says the EU wants to ‘move the partnership with Canada to the highest level possible’Von der Leyen says “kickstarting Europe’s economy is our number one priority,” as Europe needs to tap into its huge market, world class…

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European Commission president says the EU wants to ‘move the partnership with Canada to the highest level possible’

Von der Leyen says “kickstarting Europe’s economy is our number one priority,” as Europe needs to tap into its huge market, world class industries and services.

She says its single market remains too fragmented and needs to reform further, with the aim of completing it by the end of next year.

Do we want to rally around our European idea that together we can decide our own destiny? Or do we let our democracies be undermined by the proxies and puppets of authoritarians?

Whether it is the ultra nationalist or the anti-European, whether it’s Russian interference or disinformation, the names may be different, but their goal is the same.

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