At the center of the informal summit

of EU heads of state and government in Prague

on 6 and 7 October

will be "

the three most pressing and interconnected issues": "Russia's war in Ukraine, energy and the economic situation "

.

The President of the European Council explains this in the

letter of invitation to the 27.

On the table "how to best protect strategic infrastructures", the cost of energy and how to guarantee supplies.

"More than ever - says Michel -,

the key will be our ability to remain united

and coordinate our political response, in a spirit of solidarity and

in defense of our common interests

".

"Unfortunately,

the Kremlin has taken irresponsible steps and escalation

: it has organized a campaign of national mobilization, coercive false referendums and the illegal annexation of the territories of Ukraine, and it pursues its threatening rhetoric. In light of these developments,

we must be united .

and firm in our response

".

Charles Michel writes.

"

Our solidarity with Ukraine and its people remains unwavering

. We will continue to strengthen our restrictive measures to further increase the pressure on Russia to end its war. During our meeting we will discuss how to continue to provide strong economic support. , military, political and financial to Ukraine for as long as necessary, "adds Michel.

Charles Michel: We need to protect our critical infrastructure and ensure affordable energy supplies

"We will also examine the best way to

protect our critical infrastructure

- he continues -. The war in Ukraine is having a

dramatic impact on the energy situation in Europe

, with a spillover effect on our economy. Our main objective is

to ensure the security of the affordable energy and supply

for our families and businesses, particularly as the winter cold approaches. We will evaluate the decisions already made in this regard and provide guidance on further actions needed to ensure a well-coordinated European response ".

The first meeting of the European Political Community will take place on 6 October

, with the "ambition" to bring together the leaders of the European continent "on an equal footing and to promote political dialogue and cooperation on issues of common interest so that, together , we work to strengthen the security, stability and prosperity of Europe as a whole, "underlines Michel.

At the summit, which will have no formal outcome, a discussion is expected on issues such as peace and security, the economic situation, energy and climate, migration and mobility.