@virginmedianews: Donald Trump has spoken openly about making Canada the 51st US state - but the EU has now opened the door to Canada becoming its first 'associate member'. Ursula von der Leyen made the approach with Canadian leader Mark Carney looking on during her State of the European Union speech in Strasbourg. She also proposed an EU-wide ban on social media for children under 13.

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Wednesday 16 September 2026 16:32:36 GMT