2nd European Political Community Summit

The focus of discussions for the summit are expected to include securing key infrastructure such as pipelines, cables, and satellites; stepping up the fight against cyberattacks, creating a support fund for Ukraine, working out a common, pan-European energy policy and looking into the possibility of having more university and student exchanges.[3] In the official statement announcing the date of the summit, Moldovan President Maia Sandu stated that the discussions will include "joint efforts for peace, in the context of the war in Ukraine and related crises, the defense of democracy, the strengthening of energy security and the resilience of European states".[4]

A brainstorming session on the future shape of the European Political Community was held by Moldovan foreign minister Nicu Popescu in Paris on 22 November 2022.[5] Preparations and agendas for the summit were further discussed at a meeting of OSCE foreign ministers in Łódź, Poland in December 2022.[6] On 12 January 2023, it was announced by Moldovan President Maia Sandu, that the summit would be held on 1 June 2023.[7][8][4] On 21 January 2023, it was confirmed that San Marino has joined the European Political Community and will be attending the summit.[9] A preparatory meeting for the summit, involving officials from the participating states, was held on 26 January 2022 at the headquarters of the European Council in Brussels.[10] On 3 February 2023, Popescu announced that the venue for the summit had been decided upon and would be made public in due course.[11][12]

Forty-seven heads of states, governments, and European Union institutions are expected to attend.[13]

• European integration
• Pan-European identity
• Politics of Europe