European Commission Commissioner Šuica addressed The Economist's 30th Annual Government Roundtable on July 8, 2026, via video message after being unable to attend in person. The event was held in Athens and centered on power and influence involving the United States, Europe, and the Middle East.
The European Commission said Šuica chose to participate remotely rather than miss the gathering entirely. "I cannot be there with you, but I couldn't miss the chance to send a message to this important roundtable," Šuica said in the video.
The roundtable brought together government figures under a theme examining the shifting relationships among the US, Europe, and the Middle East. Athens served as the host city for the annual conference, which marked its 30th edition this year.
Šuica's video participation, confirmed by the European Commission, allowed the commissioner to weigh in on the roundtable's central theme despite the absence. The commission did not specify what prevented Šuica from traveling to Athens for the July 8 session.