A summit of the European Political Community (EPC) will take place in Yerevan, Armenia, for the first time without the presence of Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The EPC was established in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and aims to create greater unity within the European Union and other states in the region. Almost all European countries attend the summit, although Russia and Belarus are excluded. The one-day event aims to address energy security, economic development, security policy and reforming democracy.