The Conference brings together EU Ambassadors from over 145 EU Delegations and Offices around the world, in addition to the Heads of EU military and civilian Missions and Operations, EU Special Representatives, Special Envoys and Heads of the European Commission Representations in all 27 EU Member States.

High-level interventions were made by High Representative and Vice President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas; President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola; President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council, António Costa.

Panels and workshops have been taking place for the entire week. This year’s topics focused on the uncertain geopolitical world order, with an emphasis on EU Diplomacy that delivers results. Sessions included discussing EU foreign policy in light of geopolitical changes; The Future of EU security and defence; Enlargement and completing our Union; Hybrid warfare and the manipulation of information; The EU crisis response; The digital transition; International Cultural Relations and how the EU can work more closely with its allies.

Ukraine is not just fighting for its survival. It is fighting for the security and, in fact, future of Europe. While the resilience of its people is remarkable, they cannot win this existential fight alone. The EU must continue its support and even increase it, as the cost of inaction is far greater than the cost of commitment.

underlined Katarína Mathernová, Ambassador of the EU to Ukraine.

European Union, 2025