European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Armenia on May 4, 2026, ahead of the eighth meeting of the European Political Community (EPC). She emphasised the need for an independent Europe, focusing on reducing dependence in three key areas. First, energy: the bloc remains overly reliant on imported fossil fuels, so President von der Leyen called for expanding renewable and nuclear capacity within Europe to lower costs and increase reliability. Second, defence and security: she urged member states to boost military capabilities and accelerate production, citing available investment funds. Third, supply‑chain resilience: the EU is forging free‑trade agreements with like‑minded partners, including a new pact with Latin America and agreements with India, Australia and Mexico. Europe already holds the largest network of free‑trade agreements worldwide.
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