Australia to ‘consider’ EU associate membership status despite Donald Trump issuing a chilling threat

The Albanese government is open to considering associate member status with the European Union despite threats issued by US President Donald Trump.EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola put the idea on the table following an address by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney where he welcomed the possibility of becoming an "associate member" of the Union.Ms Metsola said Australia and New Zealand were among the countries "with which we want to deepen our relationship".