European leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are gathering in Armenia for a pivotal meeting of the European Political Community, stepping into a tense geopolitical moment shaped by conflict, uncertainty and an increasingly unpredictable White House.
The summit in Yerevan unfolds at a symbolic crossroads between Russia and the Middle East the two regions dominating the agenda. US President Donald Trump’s shadow looms large over the talks, as Europe grapples with widening transatlantic fractures and questions about Washington’s long‑term commitment to its allies.
European Council President Antonio Costa said leaders would focus on strengthening security and resilience across the continent, noting on social media that cooperation has never been more essential.
The ongoing Iran war has rattled global markets and deepened diplomatic rifts. A public clash between Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the handling of the conflict was followed by Washington’s announcement that it would withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany a move that has intensified European anxiety as Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds into its fifth year.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte are attending the Yerevan gathering, while France’s Emmanuel Macron is representing Germany after the recent dispute. Canada’s Mark Carney is also at the table, becoming the first non‑European leader ever invited to EPC talks a sign of the deepening alignment between Ottawa and Europe in the Trump era.
As the world watches, the meeting in Armenia has become more than a diplomatic forum; it is a test of Europe’s ability to navigate crises without relying on the stability it once expected from Washington.
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