Carpathian Eight launches regional cooperation in trade, energy, security

Eight Central and Eastern European countries launched the Carpathian Eight (C8) format at an inaugural summit in Ivano-Frankivsk, focusing on trade, energy, and security, with EU participation. This new regional initiative signals a shift toward sub-EU cooperation in the region, potentially affecting EU cohesion and regional power dynamics. The format's operational details and long-term impact remain uncertain.