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UK Sets Date for European Political Summit at Churchill's Birthplace

The summit scheduled for July 18 aims to bolster support for Ukraine and tackle illegal migration, with around 50 European leaders expected to attend.

Overview

  • The UK has confirmed July 18 as the date for the next European Political Community (EPC) summit, to be held at Blenheim Palace.
  • The summit aims to unite support for Ukraine and address illegal migration, topics that have been divisive at past EPC meetings.
  • Around 50 leaders are expected to attend, despite the delay in setting a date which frustrated diplomats across Europe.
  • The EPC, proposed by French President Macron in 2022, serves as a forum for debating Europe's political and strategic future.
  • The meeting marks a significant moment for the UK to demonstrate leadership on the continent, especially in support of Ukraine and against illegal migration.