5 takeaways from Dublin's EPC summit

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Following a day of hectic diplomatic activity around Dublin's Convention Centre, reporter Harry Manning takes a look at five key takeaways from the ninth European Political…

Following a day of hectic diplomatic activity around Dublin's Convention Centre, reporter Harry Manning takes a look at five key takeaways from the ninth European Political Community summit.

There was certainly a sense that there had been a significant shift, maybe even towards one of optimism, in regards to Europe's role in peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.

Earlier this week, US envoy Jared Kushner said the EU must be involved in the talks in order to guarantee the future security of Europe.

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky demanded that Europe became a "regular part" of Ukraine talks - a sentiment echoed by a number of leaders under the roof of the Convention Centre.

However, with the question of Europe taking a seat at the table now seemingly answered, attention turned to which of the European leaders should be sitting in the chair.

The Taoiseach said it may not even need to be a single representative, but perhaps a dream team of European spokespeople.

Vice President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas reminded reporters that in 2024, it was discussed that herself, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council Antonio Costa were chosen to represent Europe in any discussions with Russia.

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz appeared to dismiss the urgency to name a representative.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee, meanwhile, did not downplay the urgency and, while not naming her preferred choice, she said she was hopeful that decision would be arrived at at tomorrow's European Council meeting.

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