Australia and New Zealand Could Follow Canada Into Associate EU Membership, Metsola Tells Euronews

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said Australia and New Zealand could eventually follow Canada into an associate relationship with the European Union. The proposal would offer closer cooperation without full membership, potentially covering trade, security, technology, and strategic supply chains. Metsola described the idea as part of a broader effort to strengthen partnerships among democracies facing geopolitical uncertainty. Canada’s possible role as the EU’s first associate member could therefore create a model for expanding cooperation with other like-minded countries globally.