EU leaders to discuss Ukraine, energy, economy at Prague summit

STORY: EU leaders to discuss Ukraine, energy, economy at Prague summit DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Prague CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Prague 2. STANDUP (English): LIAN YI, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of Prague STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LIAN YI, Xinhua correspondent "The Czech Republic, which currently holds the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, will host an informal EU summit here in its capital Prague this week. Amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict and soaring energy prices in Europe, EU leaders are set to discuss three most pressing issues facing the bloc: Ukraine, energy security and economic situation when they meet on Friday. Prior to that, the first meeting of a broader format of European countries, the so-called European Political Community (EPC), will take place on Thursday." The brainchild of French President Emmanuel Macron, the EPC serves as a platform for political coordination for European countries. It aims to promote politic