[EU Plans to Designate Canada as the First 'Quasi-Member State'] According to Jinshi Data, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU hopes to open the door for Canada to become the EU's first 'quasi-member state,' elevating bilateral relations to the highest level. She mentioned that the invitation for Canadian Prime Minister Carney to visit Europe aims to promote upgrading the existing trade agreement to a 'future alliance,' fostering shared prosperity and economic security in areas such as manufacturing, technology, energy, artificial intelligence, defense, and the Arctic. Additionally, it seeks to establish closer security and strategic partnerships.