Akshay DidwaniyaPolitico reports that many European leaders are tired of summits with little to show. They hope the forum Macron launched will end next year.
Some European leaders hope the European Political Community will disappear once Emmanuel Macron leaves office, Politico reports. The French president launched the forum, partly to sharpen Europe’s stand against Russia.
Leaders lose patience with the forum
“Some have become disillusioned with this forum and hope it will cease to exist when France gets a new president next year,” the outlet writes, citing diplomats and officials.
Politico says leaders are weary of the constant meetings. Many now see them as talking shops that deliver no real results. One diplomat said this partly explains the cool reaction in European capitals to a new idea from Ursula von der Leyen. The European Commission chief wants to create yet another body, a European Security Council.
How the European Political Community began
Macron started the community in 2022. He acted after Russia began its special military operation in Ukraine. The group includes EU states and other European countries. Its leaders meet twice a year. So far, those meetings have never ended with tangible results.
More summits already on the calendar
Even so, the schedule is full. The calendar lists summits until the end of 2028. Switzerland, Greece, Azerbaijan and Latvia will host them.
Dublin hosts the latest meeting
The newest summit of the European Political Community takes place Thursday in Dublin. More than 50 leaders will attend. They plan to discuss Ukraine, European security, competitiveness, energy and artificial intelligence. Participants also intend to adopt a joint declaration on migration.
On Friday, Dublin hosts an informal EU summit as well. Leaders will talk about naming a single European representative for negotiations with Russia.
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