Dutch Prime Minister Jetten backs Von der Leyen’s call for deeper EU-Canada ties​‌

The European Union is exploring an unprecedented new form of partnership with Canada, and the proposal is already receiving a positive response in The Hague. As Brussels considers making Canada the EU’s first-ever “associate member”, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten sees opportunities for closer cooperation on security, trade and strategic autonomy. But what such a status would actually mean remains unclear.