Alhambra Palace. Granada, a great tourist and cultural reference, this Thursday, is also the center of Europe. This is the meeting point for the third summit of the European Political Community (almost the entire continent), where on Thursday 47 heads of state and government and the region’s leading politicians gathered.
All conveyed a common message: to unite as a group and support Ukraine militarily and politically, represented by Volodymyr Zelensky, who eventually came to Granada. He also has a busy agenda that includes a new meeting with Pedro Sanchez and a private meeting with Felipe VI.
The only thing missing from the great picture of multilateral commitments seeking to develop into a political and strategic tool for Europe is the leader of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and the leader of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is “cold” “Victims,” one reason cited by Ankara.
In the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno Karabakh, their absence is no small matter. Also worth watching is Erdogan, an Aliyev ally and a key strategic player on migration, which has become a hot topic in the EU due to the recent agreement to unwind reforms to the common migration policy.
Between the awe of such a majestic setting and the gestures of camaraderie, the Alhambra experienced procession after procession of the great leaders and leading figures who unified Europe.
The crowds, the laughter, Borrell photographing the Lion Court with his mobile phone, Sanchez as photographer of dozens of international weddings…and one last family photo, with Felipe VI joining after a private meeting with Zelensky Got this family photo. The opportunity to continue to bring Ukraine closer to Europe was not missed. However, the Ukrainian leader did not appear in the last photo or at the dinner, he was already with the King of Spain.
King Felipe VI receives Volodymyr Zelensky in Granada
An initial step towards dialogue – the EU’s eastward enlargement – will be a central theme at an informal meeting of 27 leaders on Friday, another meeting that looks crucial to charting the future of the community.
But before formality, more space creates a relaxed atmosphere. After taking selfies and posing in the Granada sunset, singer Marina Heredia gave a flamenco performance, enjoying cocktails and drinks at the Parador, located within the monumental complex The star of the Andalucian menu is prepared by two-Michelin-starred chef Paco Morales.