Nicușor Dan urges coordinated EU response at Dublin summit, backs Moldova's European path

The Dublin summit

Romanian President Nicușor Dan took part in the ninth European Political Community summit in Dublin, where leaders discussed security challenges, competitiveness, strategic connectivity and democratic resilience. The summit took place on Thursday, 12 November, and Dan published his message on Facebook on Friday, 13 November. According to the articles, the leaders also discussed the future of European security, closer cooperation against drug trafficking and a coordinated approach to migration. The summit was devoted to identifying shared strategies for current threats and to strengthening European unity.

Security and the Eastern Flank

Dan argued that Europe's strength depends on joint decisions and actions that give special attention to the Eastern Flank. He presented security, competitiveness, strategic connectivity and democratic resilience as priorities for Romania and the other European states. The president also called for continued support for Ukraine in pursuit of a just and lasting peace. In the same message he stressed the need to counter hybrid threats, foreign interference and information manipulation.

“Common European challenges call for a coordinated response: stronger security, greater competitiveness, strategic connectivity and democratic resilience.”

Moldova's European path

At the meeting of the Support Group for the Republic of Moldova, Dan said Romania reaffirmed its firm backing for the country's security, resilience and European integration. He described that European path as a shared priority for the region. The same message linked Moldova's integration to stability across the wider continent.

“The European path of the Republic of Moldova is a common priority and a strategic investment in the stability of our region and of the entire continent.”

Talks with Russia and the security framework

Stirile ProTV reported that 39 European countries at the Dublin summit accepted talks with Russia on European security, but only after the war in Ukraine ends, through a signed declaration. The outlet said the declaration was adopted after speculation that Washington might discuss a new European security framework directly with Moscow, without Europeans involved. The articles do not give further detail on the declaration's terms or on the timing of any talks.