President von der Leyen and High Representative Borrell to participate in European Political Community meeting in Moldova

On Thursday, 1 June, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will attend the second meeting of the European Political Community, alongside High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell, hosted by Maia Sandu, the President of Moldova.

Heads of state or government from across the continent will gather in Bulboaca, Moldova, to foster political dialogue and cooperation to strengthen the security, stability and prosperity of the European continent.

Ahead of the summit, on Wednesday 31 May, President von der Leyen will meet with President Sandu. They will then give a joint press conference at 17:00 EEST (16:00 CEST), which you can follow live on EbS.

Later that day, HR/VP Borrell will officially inaugurate the new European Union Partnership Mission in Moldova together with Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Popescu, and Minister of Interior, Ana Revenco. HR/VP Borrell will then, in the presence of the Moldovan Minister of Defence Anatolie Nosatîi, officially handover the newly delivered equipment to the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova funded under the European Peace Facility.

On 1 June, in the margins of the meeting of the European Political Community, HR/VP Borrell will meet Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean.

Press points, pictures and videos will be available on EbS, and live updates on the President’s, HR/VP’s, EEAS, and EU Delegation’s social media channels.