EU Leaders’ Copenhagen Summit Ends in Stalemate Amid Security Threats, Politico

European presidents and prime ministers gathered in Copenhagen on Wednesday for a closed-door meeting that ultimately ended without concrete results, despite the European Union facing ongoing threats from drones, warplanes, and hybrid attacks, three officials told Politico Europe.

According to the report, discussions centered heavily on defense, with the talks running far beyond the scheduled two hours and lasting nearly twice as long. Nevertheless, officials admitted that “little of substance emerged,” as many of the key security issues remained unresolved.

The Danish capital hosted the informal EU summit on October 1, with leaders set to reconvene on Thursday for the European Political Community meeting. The back-to-back gatherings underscore the growing urgency of Europe’s security challenges but also highlight divisions that continue to prevent a unified strategy.