An important gathering of European leaders took shape in Budapest’s Puskas Arena, where more than 40 heads of state and government met for the fifth meeting of the European Political Community. Participants included the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, while Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, welcomed his counterparts before opening the plenary session.
The European Political Community was established in March 2022 during the French Presidency, with the primary objective of responding to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. However, over time, this forum has evolved its role to become a platform for bilateral and multilateral meetings between member countries. Present in Budapest are leaders such as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the newly elected President of Moldova Maia Sandu. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama will host the next edition of the meeting. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is absent, busy dealing with the consequences of the recent floods in his country. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is also expected. The central themes of the debate include migration and economic security, divided into several panels to address the different challenges that Europe is facing.
In a complex global context, the words of French President Emmanuel Macron resonate strongly: “We must be prepared. We must write history ourselves… If we decide to be aware of what we are, we are a huge power.” These statements underline the importance of European cohesion and unity in pursuing common interests in a rapidly changing world. As European leaders discuss strategies and solutions, the goal remains to strengthen ties between the continent’s nations and ensure an effective response to global challenges. The European Political Community thus confirms itself as a crucial point of reference for the future of Europe and its international relations.
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