EUROPEAN leaders are set to meet in Tirana on Friday to address some of the continent’s most pressing issues, including the war in Ukraine, migration, and economic competitiveness.
More than 40 leaders had been invited to the Albanian capital for the sixth meeting of the European Political Community (EPC).
The summit will be co-hosted by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and European Council President António Costa.
Discussions will focus on shared security challenges, innovation, economic resilience, migration policy, and youth opportunities.
The meeting will also mark German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first major international summit since taking office a week ago.
The EPC was initiated by French President Emmanuel Macron following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with the goal of fostering dialogue and cooperation among European nations—both within and outside the European Union, without the formalities of traditional state visits.
The EPC first convened in Prague in October 2022 and last met in Budapest in November 2024. Notably, Russia and Belarus are not invited to participate in the gatherings.
