Leaders gather for Med9 summit in Split, Croatia

European and Mediterranean leaders have arrived in Split of Croatia for the annual MED9 Summit held on Wednesday. Hosted by Croatian Prime Minister, the high-level meeting brings together the southern member states of the European Union alongside top EU officials to coordinate regional strategy ahead of the upcoming European Council summit.

Under the framework of Croatia's 2026 presidency priorities, the summit focuses on several pressing challenges such as geopolitical and security crisis, energy security, migration management and environmental sustainability.