After the meeting of the European Political Community (EPG) in Dublin, participating countries reaffirmed their support for Ukraine. In a statement released Thursday evening, it was noted that the courage of the Ukrainian people in the face of increasing Russian attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure is commendable.
Another central topic of the discussions was the need for closer cooperation to prevent and respond to hybrid threats, particularly regarding democratic processes. Such attacks have aimed to sow confusion and weaken public trust in democratic systems, the statement noted.
Finally, the use of technological developments to strengthen Europe’s innovative capacity was discussed in Dublin. Participants recognized the necessity of promoting Europe’s competitiveness without losing sight of the strengths and innovative power of the European economy. The importance of clean and affordable energy for citizens and businesses was also highlighted, naming the transition to renewable energies and the improvement of energy efficiency as key measures.
The European Political Community (EPG) comprises 47 European and West Asian states that collaborate in the areas of politics, security, energy, transport, investments, infrastructure, and person travel. It is independent of the European Union, although all EU countries are members, alongside EFTA states such as Norway, Iceland, or Switzerland, and Great Britain.
An informal meeting of the EU Council concludes in Dublin on Friday. The topics are expected to be similar, and discussions are also anticipated on the ongoing budget dispute, although no real progress is expected in this matter this week, according to prior statements from the German federal government.
