European officials are awaiting Macron's departure as the pro-Ukrainian European Political Community (EPC) risks dissolution, Politico reports.
The growing discontent in Europe stems from the fact that the EPC summits do not deliver political results. Officials point out that meetings with dozens of leaders consume time without allowing substantive discussion or concrete decisions.
Some representatives say the EPC format could be phased out after Macron leaves office in 2027. Critics compare the summits to "speed dating" because of excessive participants and limited negotiation time.
As an example of ineffectiveness, journalists cited last year's summit in Albania, where a prominent episode featured AI-generated videos of European leaders portrayed as babies.