Luc Frieden Represents Luxembourg at EPC and Informal Meeting of EU Leaders in Budapest
On November 11, 2024, Luxembourg’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Luc Frieden, attended the European Political Community (EPC) summit and the Informal Meeting of Heads of State and Government in Budapest, Hungary.
European Political Community (EPC)
The EPC is a new platform for political dialogue and cooperation between EU member states and non-member European countries. The summit in Budapest was its second meeting, following its inaugural meeting in Prague in October 2023.
Minister Frieden represented Luxembourg at the EPC summit, where leaders discussed a range of issues, including the ongoing war in Ukraine, the energy crisis, and the need to strengthen the European security architecture.
Informal Meeting of Heads of State and Government
Following the EPC summit, Minister Frieden participated in the Informal Meeting of Heads of State and Government, which was attended by leaders from all 27 EU member states.
The informal meeting focused on the war in Ukraine and its implications for European security and energy. Leaders also discussed the economic impact of the war, as well as the need for a coordinated EU response to the ongoing energy crisis.
Luxembourg’s Position
In his interventions at both the EPC summit and the Informal Meeting, Minister Frieden reaffirmed Luxembourg’s strong support for Ukraine and its territorial integrity. He emphasized the importance of providing continued military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, as well as working towards a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
Minister Frieden also highlighted the need for a coordinated EU response to the energy crisis. He called for measures to reduce dependence on Russian gas, accelerate the transition to renewable energy, and strengthen energy solidarity within the EU.
Outcome of the Meetings
The EPC summit produced a number of concrete outcomes, including a statement on the war in Ukraine, a declaration on strengthening the European security architecture, and a decision to establish a working group on energy resilience.
The Informal Meeting of Heads of State and Government did not produce any formal conclusions, but it provided an opportunity for leaders to exchange views on the war in Ukraine and other pressing issues facing Europe.
Significance for Luxembourg
Luxembourg’s participation in the EPC summit and the Informal Meeting of EU Leaders reflects its ongoing commitment to European cooperation and integration. The meetings provided an important opportunity for Luxembourg to contribute to the development of common EU policies on key issues, such as the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis, and the strengthening of European security.
Luc Frieden in Budapest for the EPC and the Informal Meeting of Heads of State and Government
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