UK set to host European Political Community summit in July

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is preparing to announce the first summit of European leaders on British soil since Brexit after a diplomatic spat with France, Report informs referring to The Times.

In a clear sign that Sunak has ruled out a May election, the prime minister will host a meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) expected in July. It is to be held in the northwest of the country, near Manchester.

The date of the summit, which brings together the leaders of the EU’s 27 member states alongside neighboring countries such as Türkiye, Norway and Switzerland, was meant to be determined months ago but had been continually put off by Downing Street.

European diplomatic sources said Sunak wants to achieve practical results from it, rather than just holding a meeting.