MKI Perspective – Written by Tamás Baranyi, Csaba Stefán & Ágnes Vass
Hungary is set to host the fifth European Political Community (EPC) summit on 7 November—a milestone diplomatic event in its modern history. The EPC, which first convened in the Czech Republic on 6 October 2022, brings together leaders from across Europe to shape the continent’s strategic direction and enhance collective security. This year’s summit in Budapest is expected to gather leaders from 44 European countries, all united under an original vision by French President Emmanuel Macron: to create a pan-European forum where countries collaborate on Europe’s grand strategic goals.