Following the model of the Global Disability Summit 2022 (GDS2022), the co-hosts of GDS2025 have recommended the organisation of regional pre-summits. These gatherings aim to stimulate international collaboration and place emphasis on region-specific dialogues that will ultimately lead to the establishment of commitments. 

The German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS), the European Disability Forum (EDF), and the German Disability Alliance (DBR) are proposing the organisation of a High-level European Regional Disability Summit on December 6, 2024. This Summit will serve as a platform for fostering international cooperation and advice in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies within Europe and outside Europe, for instance in some neighbouring States of the EU and Central Asia.  

The aim of the European Regional Summit will be to raise awareness and discuss with partners from greater Europe the importance of inclusive international cooperation and humanitarian action, with the collaboration of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs). We will address the implementation and monitoring of the CRPD to ensure comprehensive advancements in disability rights.