The European Political Community convenes in Copenhagen today, 2 October 2025, following yesterday’s informal EU summit, to focus on support for Ukraine and European security amid rising hybrid threats. Danish Prime Minister (Statsministeren) Mette Frederiksen moderates the sessions at the Bella Center, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky among the headline speakers.
What leaders will discuss today
Leaders will concentrate on strengthening Ukraine, the broader security situation in Europe, and how to make Europe more resilient in the current geopolitical environment. Roundtables are set to address traditional and hybrid threats, economic security, and migration, reflecting the EPC’s role as a forum for strategic coordination beyond the EU framework.
Who is at the table in Copenhagen
Around 47 heads of state and government and institutional leaders are expected, including EU member states and non‑EU participants such as the United Kingdom, Norway, and Switzerland. Notably, Greenland and the Faroe Islands join the EPC discussions for the first time, underscoring the Kingdom of Denmark’s wider Arctic and North Atlantic dimension. The Danish Prime Minister (Statsministeren) co‑chairs alongside the European Council President.
Hybrid threats and drones shape the backdrop
The summit takes place after a series of drone incidents and suspected hybrid operations in the Nordic‑Baltic area, which prompted enhanced airspace vigilance and discussions of a possible “drone wall”.
Frederiksen has warned that Europe faces a hybrid war environment and urged faster defence readiness and technology upgrades. The EPC agenda mirrors these concerns, linking airspace security with broader deterrence and support to Ukraine.
Nordic focus: Norway’s support and regional security
Norway’s Prime Minister (statsminister) Jonas Gahr Støre has underlined the need for counter‑drone capabilities and closer Nordic‑European coordination. Oslo has temporarily provided personnel and equipment to assist Danish authorities around the Copenhagen meetings, highlighting regional burden‑sharing and operational cooperation.
Why the EPC matters beyond the EU
Created after Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Political Community provides a pan‑European forum for informal diplomacy, crisis coordination, and bilateral problem‑solving among EU and non‑EU countries. While it does not take binding decisions, its value lies in leader‑level consultations, rapid agenda‑setting, and the ability to knit together security, economic resilience, and migration management across Europe.
Today’s discussions in Copenhagen are expected to reinforce support for Ukraine, advance joint approaches to hybrid threats, and test new avenues for European security cooperation. The participation of Greenland and the Faroe Islands broadens the geographic scope, linking continental debates to Arctic and North Atlantic security—an area of growing interest for Nordic and EU partners alike.
