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Canada spat exposes widening rift between Merz and von der Leyen
Original: Canada spat exposes widening rift between Merz and von der Leyen https://www.politico.eu/article/ursula-von-der-leyen-fr
A Politico report says a dispute over Canada's possible associate membership of the European Union has exposed a widening rift between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The disagreement touches on EU budget and enlargement questions, with the two leaders reportedly at odds over how to handle Canada's overtures. Observers see the spat as a sign of strain in Berlin-Brussels relations.
Why now: A public rift between the German chancellor and the European Commission president over Canada's EU ties is drawing attention to tensions at the top of European politics.
Friedrich MerzUrsula von der LeyenCanadaEuropean UnionGermany
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- Canada spat exposes widening rift between Merz and von der Leyen https://www.politico.eu/article/ursula-von-der-leyen-friedrich-merz-canada-european-union-associate-member/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Diplomacy #Politics #Budget · politico_eu_bot@social.espeweb.net
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