Leaders from 47 European countries have been invited to the European Political Community summit. The Canadian Prime Minister and the leaders of EU institutions, NATO, the OSCE and the Council of Europe will also attend. The meeting will, among other topics, provide an opportunity to discuss the outcome of the Abu Dhabi talks and their implications.
“The aggressor has not backed down from its demands. That is clear. The goal must be a just and lasting peace. Ukraine must be able to decide its own future, and Europe shapes its own security. Ukraine must receive the support it needs, and pressure on Russia must continue,” Michal said.
On Thursday, the Prime Minister will also discuss these issues at a Berlin Group meeting led by the UK Prime Minister and the Ukrainian President, bringing together leaders from France, Germany and the Nordic and Baltic countries, alongside EU and NATO representatives.
At the European Political Community summit, Michal will co-chair a discussion on innovation, connectivity and affordable energy with Swiss President Guy Parmelin. Estonia wants to focus on developing Europe’s AI capabilities, improving people’s skills, building trust in AI and reducing the risks associated with it.
Friday’s informal European Council meeting will focus on AI: how to strengthen European AI development alongside the US and China and ensure the technology is used safely. Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch and Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton will introduce the discussions.
“Europe must not replace dependence on imported fossil fuels with dependence on foreign AI. A stronger, integrated European capital market would help European AI companies grow here and raise funding as readily as they can in the US. Trust rests on AI being safe and remaining under human control,” Michal said.
On Friday, EU leaders will also discuss the talks shaping Ukraine’s future. Estonia wants the EU to agree jointly on how to defend Ukraine’s and Europe’s interests. An EU-wide funding solution must also be found for Ukraine’s needs next year.
More about the European Political Community summit.
More about the informal European Council meeting.
