The European Council Summit in pictures
Now that the European world leaders have left after the two day Summit of the European Council in Harpa Concerthall, one of the biggest hosting production done in Iceland, here are some pictures from the summit, captured by the photographers of Morgunblaðið, mbl.is and AFP.
It was raining and quite windy in Reykjavik when the leaders were arriving.
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz walks with his delegation in the rain upon arrival at the 4th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe, in Reykjavik, Iceland on May 16, 2023. AFP/Alastair Grant
The President of Iceland, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson had some problems with his umbrella on the way from the hotel to Harpa Concert Hall on the first day of the Summit. mbl.is/Kristinn Magnússon
Handshakes, hugs and kisses
Upon arriving to Harpa Concert Hall the leaders were welcomed by Katrín Jakobsdóttir, the Prime Minister of Iceland.
Jakobsdóttir is on good terms with many of the European leaders and some were given a hug, others just a handshake, while others were lucky enough to get a kiss on the cheek as well. Here is the fast version:
Icelandic police stand guard in front of the Harpa Concert hall on May 16, 2023 in Reykjavik. AFP/John MacDougall
The Ukrainian delegation landing on Reykjavik Airport. mbl.is/Árni Sæberg
The meeting betwen Prime Minister Jakobsdóttir and Ursula von der Leyen, Katrínar og Ursulu von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. mbl.is/Arnþór Birkisson
The helicopter of the Icelandic Coast Guard was on guard. mbl.is/Arnþór Birkisson
All cars near the area were inspected. mbl.is/Arnþór Birkisson
Iceland's President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson arriving in Harpa. mbl.is/Eggert Jóhannesson
Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic is welcomed by Iceland's Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir upon his arrival. AFP/Halldor Kolbeins
France's President Emmanuel Macron is greeted by Iceland's Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir. AFP/Halldor Kolbeins
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz is welcomed by Iceland's Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir. AFP/Halldor Kolbeins
The Prime Minister of Iceland, Katrín Jakobsdóttir and Giorgia Meloni the Prime Minister of Italy must have heard something funny. AFP/Halldór Kolbeins
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (R) is greeted by Iceland's Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir upon arrival. AFP/Halldor Kolbeins
Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (C) poses flanked by Secretary General of the Council of Europe Marija Pejcinovic Buric (L) and Iceland's Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir upon his arrival for the 4th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe, in Reykjavik, Iceland on May 16, 2023. AFP/Halldor Kolbeins
President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset (L) greets Luxembourg's Prime Minister Xavier Bettel (C) as France's President Emmanuel Macron looks on after the family photo of the 4th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe, at the Harpa concert hall in Reykjavik, Iceland on May 16, 2023. AFP/Alastair Grant
Participants in the 4th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe, pose for the family photo at the Harpa concert hall in Reykjavik, Iceland on May 16, 2023. AFP/John MacDougall
And now for Twitter
Emmanuel Macron the President of France used the early hours before the meeting on the second day to see the famous Icelandic waterfall Gullfoss and a glimpse of the visit was on Twitter.
... and the President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel enjoyed a hot dog in Reykjavík's most famous hot dog stand, but back in the day President Bill Clinton of the United States got the same idea.
Jonas Gahr Støre,the President of Norway enjoying "heitur pottur" in a Reykjavik swimming pool.
Photo/Twitter
... and something sweet
Solidarity with Ukraine
The Harpa Concert hall, venue of the 4th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe, is lit up with the colors of the Ukrainian flag, on May 16, 2023 in Reykjavik, Iceland. AFP/John MacDougall
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