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Canada invited to become first 'associate member' of the EU
The status announced by von der Leyen during the State of the Union is an entirely new one, with details yet to be made clear. The European Commission’s President also proposed a new alliance with Ottawa covering tech, critical raw materials, energy and defence.
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Von der Leyen gives key State of the Union amid mounting challenges
Today's State of the Union address by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen grapples with migration, Ukraine, defence, and the continent's role in a rapidly shifting world. We cover it all from Brussels and Strasbourg, with ongoing analysis, top interviews, and our team of EU correspondents.
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EU moves toward restricting social media access for under-15s
The European Commission will propose barring under-15s from social media without parental consent, President von der Leyen said on Wednesday. A leaked draft also covers safety-by-design rules for risky online services, like AI chatbots and video games.
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Trump claims Russia-Ukraine energy truce, AI slowdown rattles markets
Global tech stocks have slid after AI leaders called for a development slowdown. Also on the show: Trump's claim that Ukraine and Russia agreed to halt strikes on energy targets, an interview with Commission Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu, and a 2026 State of the Union preview.
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The State of the Union lottery: What will Ursula von der Leyen say?
The war in Ukraine, enlargement, migration, climate and trade are all expected to feature in Brussels’ most eagerly awaited speech of the year — with the possibility of a surprise announcement always lurking around the corner.
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How Canada’s turn toward Europe might test the EU's borders
The boundaries of the EU are inevitably informed by geography – but Canada, which shares the EU’s values and its vision of the world order, could challenge the bloc’s limits and open the door to a new form of association with Brussels.
