By Cynthia Kroet ( September 16, 2026, 08:02 GMT | Insight) -- The EU and Canada plan to deepen cooperation beyond their CETA trade agreement, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday, proposing an “Alliance for the Future” focused on technology, defense, energy, critical minerals and economic security. She also said she wants to work on "opening the door" for Canada to become the first "associate member" of the EU.The EU and Canada are looking to deepen their partnership beyond their existing trade deal, proposing closer cooperation on technology, defense, energy and economic security, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in her "State of the Union" speech on Wednesday....
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