Australia and New Zealand could follow Canada into associated EU membership, Metsola tells Euronews — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australia-and-new-zealand-could-follow-canada-into-associated-eu-membership-metsola-tells-euronewsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. EU considers associate membership for Canada, Australia, and New Zealandhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australia-and-new-zealand-could-follow-canada-into-associated-eu-membership-metsola-tells-euronewshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/australia-and-new-zealand-could-follow-canada-into-associated-eu-membership-metsola-tells-euronews#u77018Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:11:13 +0000The European Union has invited Canada to become its first ever associate member, a move welcomed by Canada's Mark Carney. EU President Metsola told Euronews that Australia and New Zealand could also follow Canada into this status. The proposal seeks to create a middle powers alliance to counter threats from Donald Trump, including potential tariffs. While Canada views the offer as a way to forge an Alliance for the Future, the specific terms of associate membership do not currently exist and must be defined.Why it mattersCanada is pursuing a unique alliance with the EU as ties with the Un