Tirana Hosts Summit of European Heads of State

Prime Minister Rama Welcomes European Delegations

On May 16, 2025, Tirana hosted the sixth summit of the European Political Community (EPC). The host was Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, who had recently been re-elected with a pro-European mandate in the parliamentary elections held on May 11. Under the motto “A New Europe in a New World: Unity – Cooperation – Joint Action,” 45 heads of state and government gathered, including representatives from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine.

The summit focused on key issues such as support for Ukraine, strengthening Europe’s security and defense capacities, and joint strategies on migration and competitiveness. In his opening speech, Prime Minister Rama emphasized Albania’s growing importance within Europe and called for enhanced cooperation. Despite the informal nature of the summit, a new coordination team for the EPC was announced, which will operate under the leadership of the European Council. The next meeting is scheduled for autumn 2025 in Denmark.

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