Foreign Affairs
No Love, but Hard Power Politics: Canada Fits Perfectly into Ursula von der Leyen’s New Strategy
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen argues that Europe must prioritize self-defense in a hostile world, citing close cooperation with Canada as proof. She proposes granting Canada the status of an associated member of the EU, stating that both share one ocean, values, and a worldview.
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