00:00There was little in the way of concrete outcomes during leaders' speeches.
00:03There were many strong statements made against Russia for Ukraine
00:06and regarding migration, energy defence and the general geopolitical situation.
00:11Macron called for the removal of trade barriers and no protectionism.
00:16Costa called for a two-state solution between Gaza and Israel.
00:19And Maloney called out the no-show of Putin at the Ukraine negotiating table earlier this week.
00:24But the real gritty conversations were had behind the scenes.
00:28Much has been said about EPC summits in terms of them having limited power.
00:32Some journalists have questioned what is the point.
00:35But as I have heard off camera and from those in meetings today and even before the event,
00:40there is much more freedom to discuss and have meetings,
00:43to hash out plans, differences and ideas at a summit like this rather than in an EU summit or similar.
00:50One high-level insider told me that it's events like this
00:53where some of the more crucial decisions that shape our continent are made.
00:56Will this be the case this time? Let's see.
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