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EU ‘Associate Membership’ Hinted for Australia and New Zealand After Canada

EU ‘Associate Membership’ Hinted for Australia and New Zealand After Canada

The European Parliament president has suggested Australia and New Zealand could follow Canada in pursuing ‘associate member’ status with the European Union. Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney has welcomed the prospect, signaling interest in a new form of EU partnership beyond full membership.

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Australia, New Zealand could follow Canada as 'associate members' of EU, European Parliament president hints