2nd European Political Community Summit

The focus of discussions for the summit included 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.{{cite news | url=https://www.rferl.org/a/european-talks-prague-armenia-azerbaijan/32070000.html | title=What Did the First Meeting of the European Political Community Actually Achieve? | newspaper=Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty | date=7 October 2022 | last1=Jozwiak | first1=Rikard }}

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".{{Cite web|url=https://www.presedinte.md/rom/presa/cea-de-a-doua-reuniune-a-comunitatii-politice-europene-va-avea-loc-pe-1-iunie-2023-la-chisinau|title=Cea de-a doua reuniune a Comunității Politice Europene va avea loc pe 1 iunie 2023, la Chișinău — Președinția Republicii Moldova|accessdate=18 November 2023}}

According to the official website for the summit, the main focus of discussions was to be on the following three topics: joint efforts for peace and security; energy resilience and climate action; and interconnections in Europe for a better connected and more stable continent.{{Cite web|url=https://epcsummit2023.md/|title=Home page | European Political Community Summit|website=epcsummit2023.md}}

File:Castel Mimi fațada.jpg hosted the 2nd EPC summit on 1 June 2023]]

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.{{cite tweet |last=Popescu |first=Nicu |author-link=Nicu Popescu |user=nicupopescu |number=1595123749019611136 |date=22 November 2022 |title=Productive brainstorming session in Paris today on the shape and the future of the European Political Community. Grateful to @ecfr & @markhleonard for bringing bright minds together and to @francediplo for providing a historic Quai d'Orsay venue to encourage innovative thinking. https://t.co/vGqlGOi7yQ |language=en |access-date=23 February 2023}} Preparations and agendas for the summit were further discussed at a meeting of OSCE foreign ministers in Łódź, Poland in December 2022.{{Cite web|url=https://moldova1.md/p/525|title=The Summit of the European Political Community will be hosted next year by the Republic of Moldova|website=moldova1.md|date=4 December 2022 }} On 12 January 2023, it was announced by Moldovan President Maia Sandu, that the summit would be held on 1 June 2023.{{cite tweet |last=Sandu |first=Maia |author-link=Maia Sandu |user=sandumaiamd |number=1613541386359566337 |date=12 January 2023 |title=Invitations for the 2nd Summit of the European Political Community are out today! On June 1st, we will host in #Chisinau 47 heads of states, governments, and EU institutions. Looking forward to seeing everyone in 🇲🇩 Moldova. |language=en |access-date=23 February 2023}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.urdupoint.com/en/world/moldova-to-host-2nd-european-political-commun-1624551.html|title=Moldova To Host 2nd European Political Community Summit In June - President|website=UrduPoint}} On 21 January 2023, it was confirmed that San Marino has joined the European Political Community and will be attending the summit.{{cite tweet |last=Šefčovič |first=Maroš |author-link=Maroš Šefčovič |user=MarosSefcovic |number=1616572585952550912 |date=20 January 2023 |title=We're strengthening our partnerships with countries sharing the same values. Glad that San Marino will join the European Political Community meeting in June. A future Association Agreement will be an additional boost for 🇪🇺🇸🇲 relations. Honoured to have met the Captains Regent. https://t.co/L2KlsCDATG |language=en |access-date=23 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122084821/https://twitter.com/MarosSefcovic/status/1616572585952550912 |archive-date=22 January 2023 |url-status=live}} 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.{{cite tweet |last=Vela |first=Blerim |user=Blerim_Vela |number=1618663423872737285 |date=26 January 2023 |title=Preparatory meeting for the upcoming Chisinau Summit of the European Political Community. Building on success of the Prague Summit & pursuing an engaging agenda that brings together 47 European states. #Kosovo actively contributing to EPC's success. Great work by 🇲🇩 & 🇪🇺 teams. https://t.co/JlM8IjjHhj |language=en |access-date=23 February 2023}} On 3 February 2023, Popescu announced that the venue for the summit had been decided upon and would be made public in due course.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ziarulnational.md/doisprezece-lideri-din-europa-si-au-confirmat-deja-participarea-la-reuniunea-comunitatii-politice-europene-care-va-avea-loc-la-chisinau-nicu-popescu-va-fi-cel-mai-important-eveniment-organizat-pe-teritoriul-r-moldova-in-ultimii-30-de-ani/|title=Doisprezece lideri din Europa și-au confirmat deja participarea la Reuniunea Comunității Politice Europene, care va avea loc la Chișinău. Nicu Popescu: "Va fi cel mai important eveniment organizat pe teritoriul R. Moldova în ultimii 30 de ani"|website=www.ziarulnational.md}}{{Cite web|url=https://radiomoldova.md/p/5174|title=Nicu Popescu comes with details on the European Political Community Summit which is to take place in Chisinau|website=radiomoldova.md|date=3 February 2023 }} Popescu discussed arrangements and preparations for the summit on the fringes of a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 20 February 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/french-foreign-policy/europe/news/article/european-union-mme-catherine-colonna-s-participation-in-the-foreign-affairs-271564|title=European Union – Mme Catherine Colonna's participation in the Foreign Affairs Council (20 Feb. 2023)|first=Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires|last=étrangères|website=France Diplomacy - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs}} On 2 March 2023, it was announced that the summit would take place at Mimi Castle, a private winery {{convert|35|km|abbr=off}} from Chișinău.{{Cite news|url=https://moldova.europalibera.org/a/reuniunea-comunității-politice-europene-la-srl-castel-mimi-/32294701.html|title=Reuniunea Comunității Politice Europene, la SRL "Castel Mimi"|first=Europa Liberă|last=Moldova|newspaper=Radio Europa Liberă |date=March 2, 2023|via=moldova.europalibera.org}} It has been reported that the heads of government of Andorra and Monaco will also attend this summit.{{Cite web|url=https://www.europapress.es/catalunya/andorra-01111/noticia-andorra-abre-estudiar-efectos-no-acuerdo-asociacion-ue-20230303151516.html|title=Andorra se abre a estudiar los efectos de un 'no' al acuerdo de asociación con la UE|date=March 3, 2023|publisher=Europa Press}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.lesechos.fr/monde/europe/la-moldavie-face-au-defi-dun-sommet-a-47-leaders-1916225|title=La Moldavie face au défi d'un sommet à 47 leaders|date=March 16, 2023|website=Les Echos}} On 17 March 2023, French president Emmanuel Macron spoke to Moldovan president Maia Sandu and reassured her that in the face of Russia's hybrid-war against her country, France would provide all necessary support requested to facilitate the organization of the summit.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/politique/emmanuel-macron/emmanuel-macron-exprime-son-soutien-a-la-moldavie-face-aux-tentatives-de-destabilisation-russes-5cd16500-c4c2-11ed-93d7-4c4cd65beb9c|title=Emmanuel Macron exprime son soutien à la Moldavie face aux " tentatives de déstabilisation russes "|first=avec|last=l’AFP|date=March 17, 2023|website=Ouest-France.fr}} An official website, Twitter account and Facebook account for the summit were launched on 27 April 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://mfa.gov.md/ro/content/launch-accreditation-platform-event-european-political-community|title=| Ministerul Afacerilor Externe şi Integrării Europene al Republicii Moldova|website=mfa.gov.md}} On 21 May 2023, the large pro-European rally European Moldova National Assembly took place in Chișinău.{{cite news|url=https://www.dw.com/ro/miting-pro-european-cu-aproape-o-sut%C4%83-de-mii-de-oameni-la-chi%C8%99in%C4%83u/a-65691231|title=Miting pro-european cu o sută de mii de oameni la Chișinău|first=Vitalie|last=Călugăreanu|publisher=Deutsche Welle|date=21 May 2023|language=ro}} On 22 May 2023, Moldovan media celebrated the existence of a dedicated Wikipedia article about the summit, believing it represents "recognition of the importance of the event, both at the international political level and among the population".{{Cite web|url=https://moldovalive.md/the-wikipedia-website-appeared-with-a-section-dedicated-to-the-summit-of-the-european-political-community-which-will-be-held-in-chisinau/|title=The Wikipedia website appeared with a section dedicated to the Summit of the European Political Community, which will be held in Chisinau|first=Marina|last=Gridina|date=May 22, 2023}} A final preparatory meeting took place at the headquarters of the European Council in Brussels on 26 May 2023{{cite tweet|user=LubicaKarvasova|number=1662466358532096001|title=Meetings of EU #Sherpas in Brussels Always behind closed doors}} and a pre-summit press briefing took place there on 30 May 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2023/05/26/press-briefing-ahead-of-the-meeting-of-the-european-political-community-1-june-2023/|title=Press - Consilium|accessdate=18 November 2023}} Moldova released a commemorative postage stamp to mark the summit.{{cite web | url=https://touchstamps.com/Issue/Details/343452/european-political-community-summit-chisinau | title=Issue: European Political Community Summit, Chișinău (Moldova, 2023) - TouchStamps }}

The summit took place on 1 June 2023 and was structured as follows (EET):{{Cite web|url=https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/international-summit/2023/06/01/|title=Meeting of the European Political Community - Consilium|accessdate=18 November 2023}}

• 10:00 – Arrivals, doorsteps and welcome{{Cite web|url=https://moldovamatters.substack.com/p/moldova-hosts-the-epc-summit-3|title=Moldova Hosts the EPC Summit #3|first=David|last=Smith|date=June 1, 2023}}
• 12:00 – Plenary session with opening remarks by Chair Maia Sandu (Moldova){{cite web | url=https://epcsummit2023.md/president-maia-sandus-keynote-address | title=President Maia Sandu's keynote address | European Political Community Summit }}{{Cite web|url=https://moldovamatters.substack.com/p/moldova-hosts-the-epc-summit-5|title=Moldova Hosts the EPC Summit #5|first=David|last=Smith|date=June 1, 2023}} followed by contributions from Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Ukraine), Giorgia Meloni (Italy), Klaus Iohannis (Romania) and Mark Rutte (Netherlands){{cite web | url=https://www.government.nl/documents/speeches/2023/06/01/speech-rutte-at-opening-european-political-community-summit-in-moldova | title=Speech Prime Minister Rutte at opening European Political Community Summit in Moldova - Speech - Government.nl | date=June 2023 }}{{Cite web|url=https://moldovamatters.substack.com/p/moldova-hosts-the-epc-summit-4|title=Moldova Hosts the EPC Summit #4|first=David|last=Smith|date=June 1, 2023}}
• 12:30 – Family photo{{cite tweet|user=EPCMoldova|number=1664223156674994176|title=Europe's leaders have gathered at Mimi Castle in Bulboaca for a family photo during the #EPCMoldova summit being held today}}
• 12:45 – Roundtable discussions on joint efforts for peace and security; energy resilience and climate action; and interconnections in Europe
• 13:45 – Working lunch followed by time for bilateral meetings
• 15:30 – Armenia–Azerbaijan meeting{{Cite web|url=https://armenpress.am/eng/news/1112316.html|title=EU-mediated Armenia-Azerbaijan summit underway in Moldova|website=armenpress.am|date=June 2023 }}
• 17:00 – General press conference by the leaders of the Hosting Trio; Maia Sandu (Moldova),{{cite web | url=https://epcsummit2023.md/press-remarks-president-maia-sandu-end-epc-moldova-summit | title=Press remarks by President Maia Sandu at the end of the EPC Moldova summit | European Political Community Summit }} Pedro Sánchez (Spain) and Petr Fiala (Czech Republic){{Cite web|url=https://moldovamatters.substack.com/p/moldova-hosts-the-epc-summit-6|title=Moldova Hosts the EPC Summit #6|first=David|last=Smith|date=June 1, 2023}}{{Cite web|url=https://breakingnews.md/live-conferinta-de-presa-sustinuta-la-incheierea-celui-de-al-doilea-summit-al-comunitatii-politice-europene/|title=LIVE// Conferință de presă susținută la încheierea celui de-al doilea Summital Comunității Politice Europene|first=Gabriela|last=Nirca|date=June 1, 2023}} followed by national press briefings by Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Ukraine), Emmanuel Macron (France),{{cite web | url=https://uk.ambafrance.org/European-Political-Community-sends-message-of-support-to-Ukraine | title=European Political Community sends message of support to Ukraine }}{{cite tweet|user=Elysee|number=1664312304287219712|title=Conférence de presse du Président Emmanuel Macron au Sommet de la Communauté politique européenne en Moldavie|language=fr}} Olaf Scholz (Germany) and Vjosa Osmani (Kosovo).{{cite tweet

|user=admirim|number=1664665433096568832|title="He was whining, complaining & not telling the truth, which of course, is a 'virtue' of his, having been Milosevic's Minister of Propaganda."}}

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The summit was attended by the heads of state or government of the states participating in the European Political Community along with the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Parliament. Forty-seven heads of states or governments were invited to attend.{{Cite web|url=https://euneighbourseast.eu/news/latest-news/moldova-to-host-second-meeting-of-european-political-community-on-1-june/|title=Moldova to host second meeting of European Political Community on 1 June - EU NEIGHBOURS east|date=January 13, 2023|website=euneighbourseast.eu}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2023/04/27/23003324|title=50 heads of state and government from Europe to attend European Political Community Summit|website=www.moldpres.md}} On the eve of the summit, it was announced that Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan would not be able to attend.{{Cite web|url=https://www.politico.eu/article/blow-for-epc-as-erdogan-pulls-out-of-summit/|title=Erdoğan pulls out of European summit|date=May 31, 2023}} The head of government of San Marino, Luca Beccari, was unable to attend as he was on a visit to Cuba.{{cite web | url=https://it.granma.cu/cuba/2023-05-29/cuba-san-marino-e-lunione-europea-per-un-maggior-avvicinamento/ | title=Cuba, San Marino e l'Unione Europea per un maggior avvicinamento | date=29 May 2023 }}

The following heads of state or government attended the summit:[https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/64836/02-epc_moldova_who-is-who.pdf Moldova. Who's who] consilium.europa.eu

{{main|European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova}}

On 24 April 2023, European Union member states agreed to deploy a Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) civilian mission to Moldova to help the country deal with hybrid threats it faces as a result of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. The mission was formally launched during the summit.{{Cite web|url=https://euobserver.com/world/156884|title=EU sending anti-coup mission to Moldova in May|date=March 31, 2023|website=EUobserver}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/foreign-affairs-council-press-remarks-high-representative-josep-borrell-upon-arrival-8_en?channel=eeas_press_alerts&date=2023-04-24&newsid=0&langid=en&source=mail|title=Foreign Affairs Council: Press remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell upon arrival | EEAS|website=www.eeas.europa.eu}}

Moldovan president Maia Sandu has stated that the hosting of the summit in the country will help ensure security by sending a clear message that "Moldova has numerous and powerful friends, who support us in our desire to maintain peace and stability" and that "in these difficult times, when Russia continues to wage an inhumane war against Ukraine, the diplomatic support provided by this event is invaluable.

The summit coincided with an €87m contribution to non-military logistical aid from the European Peace Facility.{{Cite news |newspaper=The Guardian |language=en-GB |date=2023-05-28 |accessdate=2023-05-29 |title=EU to step up support for Moldova at summit in face of threat from Russia |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/28/eu-steps-up-support-moldova-leaders-due-attend-summit |last=O'Carroll |first=Lisa}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/moldova-press-remarks-high-representativevice-president-josep-borrell-handover-epf-financed_en?s=410318|title=Moldova: Press remarks by the High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell at the handover of EPF financed equipment | EEAS|website=www.eeas.europa.eu}} The equipment provided includes drones, laptops, explosive ordnance disposal equipment, ultrasound machines, personal protection and surgical kits.{{cite web | url=https://euneighbourseast.eu/news/latest-news/eu-hands-over-first-batch-of-modern-equipment-to-moldovan-armed-forces/ | title=EU hands over first batch of modern equipment to Moldovan armed forces - EU NEIGHBOURS east | date=June 2023 }}

{{main|Russian invasion of Ukraine}}

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended the summit in person, having spoken at the previous summit via video link. He used his address at the main plenary session to ask for more aid and weapons adding that his country was prepared to join the European Union and NATO as quickly as possible. He also asked for interim security guarantees for both Ukraine and Moldova, proposals that were supported by France and Germany. Lithuanian president Gitanas Nauseda, who will host the next NATO summit in July 2023, urged the alliance to adopt a clear road map for Ukraine's accession.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-tops-agenda-at-major-european-summit-in-moldova/a-65797823|title=European talks in Moldova focus on Ukraine – DW – 06/01/2023|website=dw.com}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/nato-keeps-eye-moldovas-skies-european-leaders-gather-2023-06-01/|title=In Moldova, Zelenskiy presses NATO bid, seeks interim guarantees|first1=John|last1=Irish|first2=Andrew|last2=Gray|first3=Andrew|last3=Gray|newspaper=Reuters |date=June 1, 2023|via=www.reuters.com}}

Host nation Moldova has not recognized the independence of Kosovo and usually refused admission to holders of Kosovar passports which could have led to issues with delegates from Kosovo attending the summit. However, in the lead up to the summit, legislation was progressed in the Moldovan parliament to acknowledge that Kosovar passports are valid travel documents allowing holders to apply for electronic visas to enter Moldova.{{Cite web|url=https://newsmaker.md/rus/novosti/iz-kosovo-v-moldovu-chto-oznachaet-razreshenie-na-vezd-v-moldovu-zhitelej-kosovo/|title=Молдова не признает Косово из-за Приднестровья. Но собирается разрешить въезд по паспортам Косово. Это как?|first=Елена|last=Витанова|date=March 16, 2023}}

{{main|Armenia–Azerbaijan relations}}

A meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azeri President Ilham Aliyev with Emmanuel Macron, Olaf Scholz, Charles Michel was held at the summit, building on progress made at negotiations held in Prague in October 2022, in five meetings in Brussels, and at a May 2023 meeting in Washington.{{Cite web|url=https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2023/05/14/press-remarks-by-president-charles-michel-following-the-trilateral-meeting-with-president-aliyev-of-azerbaijan-and-prime-minister-pashinyan-of-armenia/|title=Press remarks by President Charles Michel following the trilateral meeting with President Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Prime Minister Pashinyan of Armenia - Consilium|accessdate=18 November 2023}}{{Cite web|url=https://news.am/eng/news/757289.html|title=France FM announces possibility of Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders' meeting on June 1 in Chisinau|website=news.am|date=15 June 2023 }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.state.gov/armenia-azerbaijan-peace-negotiations/|title=Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Negotiations|accessdate=18 November 2023}} A similar meeting at the previous summit in October 2022, led to the deployment of a European Union mission to help monitor the border between the two countries. The leaders of both countries met in Moscow on 25 May 2023 and it was reported by Reuters that further progress towards a peace agreement could be made at the summit.{{Cite web|url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/putin-reports-progress-talks-armenia-azerbaijan-technical-issues-99614680|title=Putin reports progress in talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan, saying only technical issues remain|website=ABC News}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/azeri-envoy-france-sees-chance-armenia-peace-deal-europe-summit-2023-05-26/|title=Azeri envoy to France sees chance of Armenia peace deal at Europe summit|first=John|last=Irish|newspaper=Reuters |date=May 26, 2023|via=www.reuters.com}} At the summit, discussions focused on the unblocking of regional transport, economic infrastructure, border delimitation and security, the rights and security of the population of Nagorno-Karabakh, and prisoners of war and missing persons. Both agreed to meet again on 21 July in Brussels.{{Cite web|url=https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2023/06/01/remarks-by-president-charles-michel-after-his-meeting-with-the-leaders-of-armenia-azerbaijan-france-and-germany/|title=Remarks by President Charles Michel after his meeting with the leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan, France and Germany - Consilium|accessdate=18 November 2023}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.euronews.com/2023/06/02/european-summit-brings-fresh-hope-for-reconciliation-between-armenia-and-azerbaijan|title=European summit brings hope for peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan|date=June 2, 2023|website=euronews}}

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The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has announced that on Thursday, June 1, he will hold separate meetings with the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, and the President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, and President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić.{{Cite news|url=https://www.evropaelire.org/a/takim-macron-osmani-vuciq-scholz-mo/32437304.html|title=Macron konfirmon takimet me Osmanin, Vuçiqin dhe Scholzin në Moldavi|newspaper=Radio Evropa e Lirë|date=31 May 2023 }} Macron and Scholz were also able to organize a face to face meeting between Vučić and Osmani on the fringes of the summit.{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/nato-sends-troops-kosovo-pristina-belgrade-trade-blame-over-violence-2023-06-01/|title=Kosovo, Serbia presidents meet under EU pressure to defuse crisis|first1=Andrew|last1=Gray|first2=John|last2=Irish|first3=Andrew|last3=Gray|newspaper=Reuters |date=June 1, 2023|via=www.reuters.com}} These meetings are being convened in response to the 2022–2023 North Kosovo crisis. The crisis reached its peak on Monday 29 May when KFOR peacekeeping troops were attacked by a group of violent protesters, whom the Kosovo government claims to be "Serbian criminal gangs".{{Cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/2023/05/30/1178802259/kosovo-clashes-serbs-albanians-kfor-peacekeepers-zvecan|title=30 international peacekeepers are injured in fierce clashes with Serbs in Kosovo|website=npr}} Following the summit, Macron and Scholz suggested that new elections could be held in four ethnic Serb majority municipalities in northern Kosovo as a way resolve the crisis. In her post-summit press briefing, Osmani stated that the law on municipal self-governance in Kosovo allows for a recall election to be held in a municipality if 20% of the registered electors in that municipality sign a petition requesting one and that a solution to the crisis was close. Vučić stated that ethnic Serbs in northern Kosovo wanted to see the withdrawal of special Kosovo Police units from the area and did not want to be ruled by "illegal mayors". Macron said they had asked both sides to come back next week with "clear answers".{{Cite web|url=https://www.politico.eu/article/kosovo-elections-emmanuel-macron-olaf-scholz-serbia/|title=Macron, Scholz call for fresh elections in Kosovo|date=June 1, 2023}}

During the summit, British prime minister Rishi Sunak stated that he would ensure "tackling migration is firmly on the international agenda",{{Cite web|url=https://www.eureporter.co/world/moldova/2023/06/02/as-the-european-political-community-meets-again-its-role-starts-to-take-shape/|title=As the European Political Community meets again, its role starts to take shape - EU Reporter|date=2 June 2023 |accessdate=18 November 2023}} added that he would "take the lead" on the issue and vowed to "stop the boats".{{cite web | url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-the-security-of-our-borders-must-be-europes-top-priority | title=Prime Minister: The security of our borders must be Europe's top priority }}{{Cite news|url=https://www.ft.com/content/2ad751ad-bae5-4358-88b4-5b64029c241c|title=Sunak to urge European leaders to tackle irregular migration|first1=Lucy|last1=Fisher|first2=George|last2=Parker|newspaper=Financial Times |date=May 31, 2023}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-65775399|title=Rishi Sunak prioritises illegal migration in European talks|work=BBC News |date=June 1, 2023}} Some media outlets in the UK reported that Sunak was meeting with "EU leaders" at an "asylum summit"{{cite tweet|user=jakedelorme_|number=1664583847399358464|title=This will no doubt be re-iterated by 🇪🇺 leaders at the second edition of the European Political Community in Moldova, on the 🇺🇦 border}} and GB News referred to the summit as the "Moldova migrant meeting".{{cite tweet|user=GBNEWS|number=1664231992500846592|title='Rishi Sunak is focused on illegal migration meanwhile, there's another problem.'}} UK Media also stated that that migration was "top of the agenda"{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/prime-minister-moldova-liz-truss-mateusz-morawiecki-pedro-sanchez-b2349245.html|title=Illegal migration top of the agenda as Sunak attends European summit|date=May 31, 2023|website=The Independent}}{{cite web | title=Illegal migration top of Rishi Sunak's agenda at European summit | website=ITV News | date=1 June 2023 | url=https://www.itv.com/news/2023-06-01/illegal-migration-top-of-rishi-sunaks-agenda-at-european-summit | access-date=18 November 2023}} when in fact, immigration and asylum were not on the published agenda at all.[https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/64851/20230601-epc_background-brief-final.pdf EPC Background Brief] consilium.europa.eu{{cite web | url=https://www.thenational.scot/news/23564149.rishi-sunak-annoys-folk-across-eu-claim-epc-summit/ | title=Rishi Sunak 'annoys folk across EU' with claim about European leaders' summit | date=2 June 2023 }}

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• [https://epcsummit2023.md/ 2nd European Political Community Summit] - Official website
• [https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/international-summit/2023/06/01/ Meeting of the European Political Community, 1 June 2023] - European Council
• [https://newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20230601-meeting-of-the-european-political-community-june-2023 Press materials] - European Council
• [https://www.privesc.eu/arhiva/102885/ Closing general press conference]
• [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=387CWVUgoAU Official coverage]
• [https://www.castelmimi.md/en/ Mimi Castle]

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