Australia and New Zealand could follow Canada into associated EU membership, Metsola tells Euronews
- European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has told Euronews that countries including Australia and New Zealand could follow Canada in becoming "associate members" of the European Union as like-minded nations seek closer ties.
- Speaking exclusively to Europe Today ahead of a speech by Canadian Prime MInister Mark Carny on Thursday_,_ Metsola described the proposed status as a third way between full EU membership and candidate status.
- "There are countries with which we want to deepen our relationship," Metsola said.
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- European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has told Euronews that countries including Australia and New Zealand could follow Canada in becoming "associate members" of the European Union as like-minded nations seek closer ties.
- Speaking exclusively to Europe Today ahead of a speech by Canadian Prime MInister Mark Carny on Thursday_,_ Metsola described the proposed status as a third way between full EU membership and candidate status.
- "There are countries with which we want to deepen our relationship," Metsola said.
Sources: Yahoo