Von der Leyen called back: Canada will not become an associated member of the European Union after all

Ursula von der Leyen's proposal for Canada to become an 'associated member' of the EU has been rejected, particularly by Germany. The term was removed from the final text ahead of the EU-Canada summit. Canada prefers to focus on a 'Future Alliance' rather than full EU membership. The summit aims to solidify cooperation in various sectors, but the exact nature of this relationship remains unclear. The decision reflects internal EU dynamics, particularly resistance from Berlin.