Nearly 50% of Canadians Support Joining the EU, But Brussels Says It’s Not Feasible

Nearly 50% of Canadians Support Joining the EU, But Brussels Says It’s Not Feasible

A recent poll by Abacus Data found that 46% of Canadians support the idea of joining the European Union (EU), while 29% oppose it, and 25% remain undecided. However, EU officials have dismissed the idea as unrealistic.

The survey was conducted following increased pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly suggested annexing Canada as America’s 51st state. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has warned that Trump’s comments pose a "real threat" to the country's sovereignty.

Support for EU membership among Canadians is significantly higher than the 10% of respondents who said they would support Canada becoming part of the United States. In fact, the 46% support rate for joining the EU is even higher than the 45% of Britons who back rejoining the bloc after Brexit.

Paula Pinho, spokesperson for the European Commission, welcomed the poll results, stating that they highlight the EU's strong global appeal and the positive perception many Canadians have of the bloc and its values.

However, Pinho made it clear that Canada’s EU membership is not a realistic option.

"The prospect of Canada joining the EU is not feasible, and we are not considering it," she said.

Under Article 49 of the Treaty on European Union, only European countries can apply for EU membership.

Several non-European nations have attempted to join the EU in the past but were unsuccessful.

  • Turkey, which has a majority of its territory in Asia, was granted candidate status in 1999, but accession talks have remained stalled for years.

  • Morocco applied for EU membership in 1987 but was rejected on the grounds that it is not a European country.

Despite the legal and geographic hurdles, the poll reflects growing Canadian frustration with U.S. pressure and a desire for closer alignment with European partners.

(Sources: Politico, Euractiv)

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