Blenheim Palace to host European Political Community meeting

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Daniel Face

Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is set to host the next European Political Community (EPC) meeting on 18th July, Westminster has revealed.

The Oxfordshire venue will welcome around 50 leaders from across Europe to discuss shared challenges – including illegal immigration and the war in Ukraine, where fighting is expected to intensify this summer.

This marks the fourth meeting of the EPC, with past summits proving instrumental in uniting Europe against Putin’s aggression, forging continental cooperation on energy security and tackling immigration crime.

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At the last meeting in Granada, the UK led discussions on AI and illegal migration, while the previous meeting in Moldova focused on Russian hybrid threats and energy resilience.

Prime minister Rishi Sunak said: “I’m delighted that the UK will host the next European Political Community meeting at the historic Blenheim Palace.

“It’s an important forum for cooperation across the whole of Europe on the issues that are affecting us all, threatening our security and prosperity.

“From putting our full support behind Ukraine to stopping the scourge of people smuggling and illegal migration, under the UK’s leadership the meeting will bring together our European friends, partners and neighbours to address our shared challenges.”

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Daniel Face

Born and raised in Berkshire, Dan fell into journalism after completing his bachelor’s degree in English at UCL. Writing for The Business Magazine and local Biz News sites has given him the opportunity to chat with all manner of small business owners and share their success stories with a wider audience. Outside of work, Dan enjoys live music, board games and quiz shows, and is making a slow but persistent effort to learn Spanish.