Watch as leaders arrive at European Political Community summit in Granada Watch as European leaders arrive at the European Political Community summit in Granada, Spain, on Thursday 5 October. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Minister defends No 10 claim that HS2 decision had not yet been taken despite prerecorded announcement - as it happened Video of Rishi Sunak announcing the axing of the HS2 Manchester leg was filmed in No 10 before he travelled to conference The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
European leaders meet for summit amid tensions over migration and aid to Ukraine – as it happened European Political Community meet in Granada with migration, Ukraine, Kosovo and Nagorno-Karabakh on the agenda The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
European leaders stress support for Ukraine at Granada summit Almost 50 European leaders used a summit in the southern Spanish city of Granada on Thursday to stress they stand by Ukraine at a time when Western resolve appears somewhat weakened. France 24 · Oct 5, 2023
Giorgia Meloni turns to Rishi Sunak to take battle against migration beyond EU The two prime ministers have forced immigration onto the agenda at European Political Community summit in Granada The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023
Sunak urges greater European unity in responding to Russia and people smugglers The Prime Minister is attending the European Political Community summit on Thursday. The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Keir Starmer says there's 'no point' in pretending everything's fine over Brexit Labour has gone on the attack over Tory handling of Brexit, with Keir Starmer accusing the Government of "ducking hard conversations" and saying that competitors are "nicking our lunch money" Daily Mirror · May 31, 2023
EU to step up support for Moldova at summit in face of threat from Russia Meeting of European Political Community in Chișinău will bolster existing aid by opening civilian mission staffed by up to 50 officials The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023
Sunak to 'reinvigorate' relations with Europe to tackle migration and security issues But the Prime Minister also pledges to 'never align' with EU law Wales Online · Nov 29, 2022
Sunak promises ‘reinvigorated’ relationship with Europe The PM was also adamant that his leadership would not lead to any kind of alignment with EU law. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
Latvian PM calls on EU to end all tourist visas for Russians Recently re-elected Krišjānis Kariņš argues potential wave of Russians fleeing mobilisation poses security risk The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2022
Liz Truss ‘demanded no EU flags’ at Prague European summit Summit organisers eschew Flag of Europe but some EU leaders bring own flags The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022
Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to civilian EU mission alongside border The European Council on Friday said Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to a civilian EU mission alongside the countries' border, where the worst fighting between the two ex-Soviet states since 2020 killed more than 200 people late last month. Reuters · Oct 7, 2022
Erdogan Says Can Meet Syria's Assad 'When Right Time Comes' Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday he could meet with Syrian counterpart Bashar Al-Assad when the time was right and would not rule that out. "As of now such a meeting is not on the agenda. But I cannot say it is impossible for me to meet with… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 7, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 7, 2022 European Leaders Show 'Unity' in Face of Russia's War Leaders from across Europe met Thursday in Prague for the inaugural summit of a new forum aimed at bringing the continent together in the face of Russia's aggression, with Ukraine's president urging more support for Kyiv. The first gathering of the "European Political Community" at the grand Prague Castle complex…
France 24 · Oct 6, 2022 France is a friend, says UK’s Truss, in a bid to turn page on bilateral strains French President Emmanuel Macron is a friend of Britain, Prime Minister Liz Truss said on Thursday, after declaring earlier this year while campaigning to become PM that the jury was "out" on whether France was friend or foe.
Reuters · Oct 6, 2022 France's Macron says he's glad to see Britain's Liz Truss at European summit French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday he was glad British Prime Minister Liz Truss had joined other European leaders in a summit of European Union and non-EU leaders in Prague.
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022 Truss and ‘friend’ Macron signal progress on Channel crossing The pair met at the first summit of the European Political Community in Prague, a gathering pushed for by the French president.
Reuters · Oct 6, 2022 At European summit, Erdogan says nothing to discuss with Greece Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday there was nothing worth discussing with Greece at the moment and, at the inaugural meeting of the European Political Community, he accused Athens of basing its policies on "lies."
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2022 Zelenskiy asks gathering of European leaders for security guarantees Ukrainian president addresses first meeting of the European Political Community in Prague attended by leaders of 44 countries
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022 Emmanuel Macron ‘a friend’, says Liz Truss in bid to smooth over diplomatic spat PM joined leaders of Europe’s EU and non-EU states for summit of new political community
Reuters · Oct 6, 2022 UK's attendance at Prague summit 'not about moving closer to Europe'- PM Truss British Prime Minister Liz Truss said on Thursday her attendance at the inaugural gathering of the European Political Community in Prague was not about moving closer to Europe.
Reuters · Oct 6, 2022 Factbox-Who is at the EPC summit in Prague, and what are they discussing? The inaugural meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) takes place in Prague on Thursday, bringing together leaders from 44 nations of the continent, including the 27 member states of the European Union.
Reuters · Oct 6, 2022 UK's Liz Truss talks Ukraine and energy supplies with Czech counterpart British Prime Minister Liz Truss discussed the need to continue military aid and support for Ukraine when she met her Czech counterpart Petr Fiala at the European Political Community summit in Prague, her office said on Thursday.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2022 Truss calls Macron a ‘friend’ as she attends summit of European leaders PM joins first meeting of European Political Community but says visit is ‘not about moving closer to Europe’