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EU considers associate membership for Canada, leaving UK feeling sidelined

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The European Union is reportedly considering offering Canada associate membership, a move that could significantly deepen ties between the bloc and Ottawa. This development has led to concerns in the UK that Brexit Britain is being sidelined, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham's attempts to reset post-Brexit relations with the EU seemingly overlooked. While the specifics of this potential associate membership are yet to be determined, it suggests Canada is currently prioritized over the UK in establishing stronger trade and security connections with the EU. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses political positioning and potential EU policy shifts regarding associate membership, without announcing a new policy or model.

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EU considers associate membership for Canada, leaving UK feeling sidelined

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg ·

    As EU cosies up to Canada, Burnham’s Brexit Britain feels sidelined

    Andy Burnham was for years a staunch opponent of Brexit and a vocal supporter of rejoining the European Union. When he became Britain’s new prime minister in July, this seemed to augur well for UK-EU relations – but instead, Brussels is looking past its neighbour and cosying up t…

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