Manfred Weber, president of the European People's Party, said to Euronews that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Baku, Azerbaijan [1, 2].
The discussion highlights the European Union's strategic efforts to strengthen its diplomatic and economic footprint in the South Caucasus region [3].
Weber's interview coincided with the diplomatic visit of von der Leyen to the Azerbaijani capital [1, 2]. The timing of the outreach underscores a coordinated effort between the EPP and the European Commission to align their goals in the region [3].
Officials focused on the expansion of EU influence in the South Caucasus [3]. This region remains a critical junction for energy security, and geopolitical stability between Europe and Asia.
While the visit took place in Baku, the broader goals involve navigating the complex political landscape of the Caucasus to secure European interests [1, 2, 3]. The EPP remains a primary political force in shaping these external relations policies within the European Parliament [1].
“Manfred Weber spoke exclusively with Euronews while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Baku.”
The coordination between the EPP leadership and the European Commission suggests a unified political front in pursuing energy and security interests in Azerbaijan. By leveraging both executive visits and high-level political communication, the EU aims to counter competing regional influences in the South Caucasus.
