Loading the video No Comment Video. EU - Canada: Standing ovation for Mark Carney at European Parliament Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 16/09/2026 - 16:55 GMT+2 "I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to be the first associate member of the EU," von der Leyen told the Canadian prime minister, who was attending her annual keynote speech -- drawing a standing ovation in the chamber. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney received a standing ovation at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT MEPs rose from their seats and applauded as Carney addressed the chamber during his visit to the French city. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also raised the prospect of Canada becoming the EU’s first “associate member”, calling for closer cooperation between Canada and the bloc in areas including technology, defence and energy. Mark Carney European Union Canada Top stories Now playing Next EU - Canada: Standing ovation for Mark Carney at European Parliament Now playing Next Huge wildfire in Valencia region burns 690 hectares after Spain’s hottest summer Now playing Next At least 12 dead and dozens missing after building collapse in Gaza City Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 16th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Sniffing out trouble: Customs dogs remain vital in the age of AI Now playing Next Yemen's Houthis claim they shot down Saudi jet, deny targeting Mecca Now playing Next From nail hammering to drilling, Japan’s new robots push physical AI forward Now playing Next US threatens EU with retaliation over European preference in EU budget Now playing Next Canada, heatwaves and Ceuta: Von der Leyen delivers State of the Union Now playing Next Von der Leyen gives key State of the Union amid mounting challenges Now playing Next NATO 'committed and ready' after shooting down drone over Lithuania Now playing Next Losing access to Bab el-Mandeb would be 'catastrophic,' Qatar warns Now playing Next The Soprano: A magical evening of opera with acclaimed Greek singer Christina Poulitsi Now playing Next How Kazakhstan is reshaping its trade beyond commodities Now playing Next 'Lack of focus': Charles Michel slams von der Leyen for 'very slow' progress Now playing Next State of the Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Surge in Yemen violence ends ceasefire and drives mass displacement No Comment Russia stages early voting in occupied Ukraine ahead of national election No Comment At least 150 pro-LGBTQ protesters detained in Istanbul crackdown No Comment Romanian farmers clash with police in Bucharest over EU livestock ban Europe in Motion Where in Europe are homes most at risk of a break in? The Cube Thousands of suspicious accounts followed Swedish political voices, researchers say Europe News Canada invited to become first 'associate member' of the EU World News Iran war has cost the US more than $38 billion so far, says Congressional Budget Office Culture news Ed Sheeran's support acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped for pro-Palestinian comments USA US plans to send bombs to Israel in $2.8 billion weapons deal Europe Today Europe Today special: Von der Leyen gives key State of the Union amid mounting challenges for the EU Europe News Canada, heatwaves, AI and Ceuta: Von der Leyen delivers State of the Union ADVERTISEMENT Health news Increase in air pollution takes a toll on your sleep Europe News Belarus launches drills near Suwalki Gap on Polish and Lithuanian borders USA NBC news helicopter crash kills at least three in Los Angeles while reporters covered car accident Europe News US threatens EU with retaliation over European preference in EU budget Europe Today Von der Leyen will deliver an 'inspirational message' in annual speech, EU vice-president says Qatar Losing access to Bab el-Mandeb would be 'catastrophic for the entire world,' Qatar warns Sport World Athletics chief Seb Coe: 'We stand firm against Russian athletes taking part' Europe News Watch: Aftermath of NATO jets' downing of drone in Lithuania ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT
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