Where was Ursula von der Leyen on 31 Oct 2026?

Summary of the day

Ursula von der Leyen attended the EU-Canada summit in Montreal, according to coverage from the European Commission and The Spokesman-Review. Reports from The Brussels Times, The Jerusalem Post, and Bloomberg stated that she confirmed plans for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member. Additionally, EU Perspectives and CBC reported that she announced an agreement for Canada to utilize EU supercomputers for artificial intelligence training.

Reported locations

• Montreal, CA

  2 headlines reported this location

Headlines published on 31 Oct 2026

• Von der Leyen says Canada will train AI on EU supercomputers

  EU Perspectives

• Canada the ‘most European country outside Europe': EU chief

  CBC

• EU set to define Canada's associate membership next year, signs agreements at Montreal summit

  The Jerusalem Post · reported in Montreal

• Carney Says Canada to Be EU’s First Associate Member But Details Are Unclear

  Bloomberg

• EU-Canada Summit 2026: Leaders mark a historic moment in bilateral relations

  European Commission

• Carney eyes June deal for Canada to become EU associate member as Trump reshapes alliances

  KARK

• EU considers Canada as first ‘associate member,’ von der Leyen confirms

  The Brussels Times

• EU, Canada forge ‘alliance for the future’ at Montreal summit

  The Spokesman-Review · reported in Montreal