Marta Kos rejects Canada’s EU membership bid over non-European status

7 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Apr 24

EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos told the European Parliament that Canada cannot join the EU as it is not a European state, despite fulfilling the statehood requirement.
Canadian officials clarified Ottawa has no interest in EU membership, preferring integration similar to Norway or Switzerland. French and German diplomats have discussed creative alternatives for closer Canada-EU ties.
Upcoming Canada-EU cooperation includes co-hosting a high-level meeting on Ukrainian children in Brussels. Broader discussions continue on deepening Canada-EU relations beyond formal membership, reflecting ongoing diplomatic engagement.

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