Helen Clark, former prime minister of New Zealand, describes an associate membership arrangement with the European Union—conceptualized along the lines of the Canadian model—as “very interesting.” She underscores access to the single market as a potentially decisive benefit for a geographically distant trading nation like New Zealand.
In parallel, Clark urges the European Commission to “engage with China,” referencing Vice‑President Maroš Šefčović’s forthcoming visit for trade discussions. “China is a massive economy,” she observes, emphasizing that Western nations must determine how best to collaborate and interact with this critical global player.
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