“Russia is in absolute isolation.” According to Morawiecký, the summit in Prague showed this
23:15 The EU agreement on the gas price ceiling cannot be expected in the near future, said Fiala
An agreement of the European Union on capping gas prices cannot be expected either at Friday’s informal summit of the European Union in Prague or at the regular October summit in Brussels, because the problem is complex. Prime Minister Petr Fiala told journalists today after the summit of the European Political Community. The Czechia is now the EU presidency country.
23:10 The Prague summit confirmed Russia’s absolute isolation, Morawiecki said
Today’s meeting in Prague of the presidents and prime ministers of European countries showed the absolute isolation of Russia and its aggressive policy towards Ukraine. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki told journalists this evening, according to whom none of the leaders talked about compromises with Moscow.
22:45 The idea of the EPC is old, but it has become a reality in Prague, Macron said after the meeting
The idea of the European Political Community (EPC) is old, but it has become a reality, said French President Emmanuel Macron, the initiator of this format, at the end of the first summit of European leaders of more than four dozen countries at Prague Castle. He appreciated that there were previously unimaginable meetings in Prague today, especially between high-ranking representatives of Armenia and Turkey.
21:50 The summit turned out to be useful, we didn’t have to fight over words, said Fiala
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala (ODS) gave a very positive assessment of the Prague summit of the European Political Community (EPC). “Our goal was not and is not to replace existing institutions,” Fiala said, adding that the EPC proved to be a useful format also because representatives of countries that might not normally meet arrived and the negotiations were bound by the need to adopt some final resolution. “We didn’t want to take any official position, precisely because we didn’t want to drag out words, it was a very relaxed meeting,” said Fiala.
21:45 Zeman: After the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine, there must also be a military response
According to President Miloš Zeman, the world faces the danger of using nuclear weapons due to Russian aggression in Ukraine. Therefore, according to him, it is necessary to send a strong and clear signal that when they are used, a diplomatic and military reaction will follow. Zeman told the participants of the European Political Community (EPC) meeting at the Prague Castle today at the beginning of the dinner.
21:30 The next EPC summit is to be in Moldova, Michel confirmed
The next EPC summit should be held in Moldova. Spain and Britain will be the next host countries. This was announced today in Prague by the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, at the end of the premier EPC summit, which is a new platform for meeting top representatives of EU countries, but also of other European states.
21:15 Turkey can trust both sides of the war in Ukraine, Erdogan said
Turkey is a partner that all countries, including Russia and Ukraine, can trust. At the summit of the European Political Community in Prague, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced this in the evening, who highlighted his country as a key mediator between the two warring parties at a press conference. According to him, it should be used to stop the conflict once and for all, because any peace is better than war.
20:30 According to Truss, Macron is a friend of Britain, they met at the Prague summit
Today at the first summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in Prague, British Prime Minister Liz Truss called French President Emmanuel Macron a friend of Britain. Even during the recent campaign, in which she sought the position of head of the British Conservatives and prime minister, Trussova publicly questioned whether Macron was a friend or an enemy. She assured journalists today at Prague Castle that you work very closely with the French president. The two statesmen issued a joint statement in the evening announcing a UK-France summit next year in France.
20:00 Fiala and Von der Leyen held talks with Erdogan at the Prague summit
Prime Minister Petr Fiala (ODS) held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the EPC summit in Prague today, the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen was also present at the discussion. They talked about energy, gas supplies, migration and mutual relations between Turkey and the European Union, Fiala said through the government office. The Czech Republic is currently the country holding the presidency of the European Union.
19:20 Representatives of Croatia and Serbia argued over the import of Russian oil
At today’s summit in Prague, representatives of Croatia and Serbia changed their critical position regarding the attitude towards Russia, Serbian and Croatian media reported. According to them, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić accused Zagreb of pushing through the EU, as part of his long-term hostile policy, to prevent Belgrade from receiving an exemption from anti-Russian sanctions from Brussels, which could continue to import Russian oil. The head of the Croatian government, Andrej Plenković, called on Vučič to join the sanctions.
15:50 In Prague, the Prime Minister of Armenia and the President of Azerbaijan sat at the same table
On the sidelines of the Prague summit of the European Political Community, a multilateral meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took place today, among others, with Armenian Prime Minister Nikola Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilhaj Aliyev, the Turkish Anadolu Agency reported. Cross-border fighting broke out between Armenia and Azerbaijan last month, and the two countries have long been at loggerheads.
15:30 Zelenskyy addressed the summit in Prague via video, the Ukrainian Prime Minister thanked for the help
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke via video today to the participants of the first meeting of the European Political Community (EPC), which started in the afternoon at Prague Castle. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala praised Zelenský directly in the meeting hall, according to information from ČTK. For a contribution to the President of Ukraine on twitter the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, who is personally participating in the Prague negotiations, also thanked. In an interview with Czech Television, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal thanked the Czechs for their help to Ukraine, which has been resisting Russian aggression since February.
14:50 Fiala welcomed the participants of the summit, the Czech and Ukrainian flags flew at the Castle
Today, in cloudy weather and occasional drizzle, Prime Minister Petr Fiala (ODS) welcomed dozens of European statesmen to the first courtyard of Prague Castle, where the first ever meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) began in the afternoon. On that occasion, the Czech and Ukrainian flags flew at the entrance to the Castle, hundreds of journalists crowded into the courtyard and hundreds more watched the broadcast of the politicians’ arrivals in the press center in the Riding Hall of the Prague Castle.
14:00 The first meeting of the European Political Community began at Prague Castle
The first meeting of the platform of the European Political Community (EPC) began at Prague Castle. In addition to the prime ministers and presidents of the 27 states of the European Union, for example the leaders of Britain, Turkey and Ukraine are participating. At today’s meeting on Friday, the informal meeting of the European Council, i.e. the heads of state and government of the countries of the European Union, will continue.
13:30 Heger considers the EPC format an opportunity, the priority is the debate on safety
Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger considers the format of the European Political Community (EPC), the first meeting of which is being held today at Prague Castle, as an opportunity for all European countries. According to him, the key topics of the meeting are security and peace, which are the basis for the stable life of Europeans.
12:30 Belgian Prime Minister: The non-participation of Russia and Belarus in Prague is a signal of their isolation
According to Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, the non-participation of Russia and Belarus at today’s meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) in Prague shows their isolation. According to him, both countries could join only if they respect common values, such as liberal democracy and human rights.
12:05 The participants of the meeting of the European Political Community began to arrive at the Castle
Participants of the premiere meeting of European countries in the format of the European Political Community began to arrive at Prague Castle. Prime Minister Petr Fiala (ODS) welcomes them. Iceland’s Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir was the first to arrive.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 6
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