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Prague Summit in figures
The two events in the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU most closely followed by the media were held at Prague Castle on 6 and 7 October 2022. The first-ever meeting of the European Political Community took place on the first day, attended by the leaders of 43 European countries. On the second day, the 27 EU Member States met at an informal meeting of the European Council.
The first-ever meeting of the European Political Community was attended by 43 countries, the President of the European Council Charles Michel, and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. One plenary session, four thematic round tables, dozens of bilateral meetings and a closing working dinner took place over the whole day.
The informal meeting of the European Council was attended by all the EU Member States, the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission, the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, and the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola. During the day there was an informal discussion with the President of the European Parliament, a plenary session of leaders and a working lunch.
Press conferences
Large press conferences closed both the first and second days. The Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala, the President of Moldova Maia Sandu, and the President of France Emmanuel Macron attended the press conference after the meeting of the European Political Community. After the informal meeting of the European Council, the host of the Prague Summit Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala once again attended the press conference, accompanied by the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission.
Prague Castle provided five rooms designated for national press conferences, with almost 20 countries taking advantage of the option to hold a national press conference. Around ten European leaders made exit doorstep statements.
Media and journalists
A total of 1 200 journalists were accredited for the two events, with around 1 160 press badges being issued directly on site for the two days. The Czech Republic had the most accredited journalists (248), followed by Germany (126). There were also accredited journalists from Argentina, Iran, Burkina Faso, Mexico, Nigeria and Macedonia. In terms of media types, 150 television stations and 57 global agencies were accredited.
The journalists had two press centres available on site. 20 stand-up positions with a view of St. Vitus Cathedral were constructed outside. Journalists had 20 booths available in the grounds – 15 television and five radio – plus eight more open-space workplaces and space for ten broadcast vehicles.
Other interesting figures
There were around 2 000 people at Prague Castle during the Summit.
More than 400 delegates attended the Prague Summit.
More than 500 police officers, members of the security services, and the Unit for the Protection of the President were involved in security and transportation.
More than 30 special aircraft flew in to Prague, ranging from smaller Falcons, through medium-sized Airbus A319s, all the way to a large four-engine Airbus A340.
Over 250 vehicles were used to transport the delegates.
The delegates were accommodated in 15 hotels.
The services of almost 100 interpreters were used during the Prague Summit.
More than 80 tonnes of material was transported to Prague Castle.
More than 3 000 badges were printed.
