The Iranian regime must stop the violent repression of its own people. We stand with the brave Iranians demanding basic rights, dignity, and freedom.

Our visit to Syria, a year after the fall of the Assad regime, demonstrates the EU's continued support for rebuilding the country. We encourage you to continue working at full speed towards a peaceful and inclusive Syria.

Saúdo a decisão tomada hoje pelo Conselho de aprovar o acordo UE-Mercosul. Este acordo é bom para a Europa.

Celebro la decisión adoptada hoy por el Consejo de aprobar el Acuerdo UE–Mercosur. Este acuerdo es bueno para Europa.

I welcome today’s decision by the Council to approve the EU–Mercosur Agreement. This agreement is good for Europe.

Dear President Aoun, thank you for your warm welcome in Beirut. Exactly one year ago, you were elected as President of Lebanon, ending over two years of political instability.

In the last year, Syria has taken steps to rebuild the country and ensure a peaceful, inclusive transition. We encourage you to go even further and faster. And foster good relations with all your neighbours.

In Damascus to meet President Al-Sharaa, together with President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu After many years of war and suffering, the fall of the Assad regime finally offered some hope to the Syrian people. We are here today to show the EU’s continued support to Syria.

🇪🇺🤝🇯🇴 Today’s summit in Amman marks an important milestone in EU-Jordan relations. Reaffirming our willingness to cooperate for long-term stability, peace, security, prosperity, and the defence of universal values. Bringing us even closer together.

Joint statement of the Jordan-EU summit 2026, 8 January 2026 ↓ #EUJordan link.europa.eu/PBw4D3

Thank you, Your Majesty King Abdullah II, for your hospitality and warm welcome in Amman at our first-ever summit. Jordan is a long standing partner of Europe in the Middle East. And a cornerstone of regional stability.

Delighted to be in Amman for the very first EU-Jordan summit. One year after our Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership, EU-Jordan relations are delivering real results. Today we take stock and push ahead to deepen our partnership and bring us even closer.

The first-ever #EUJordan summit will take place tomorrow in Amman. The summit will allow leaders to strengthen their bilateral partnership and tackle shared regional and global challenges. See the agenda → link.europa.eu/QndMWP

Cyprus’ own history of occupation and division has given it a very concrete understanding of the crucial value of international law for peace and stability among nations. Europe is not just a geographical reference – it is a community of values.

Moldova’s progress on its EU path is remarkable, dear Maia Sandu. Moldova just joined the Single Euro Payments Area and the EU’s roaming scheme. Today in Nicosia, we continue to work together on the next steps towards EU accession. Making sure all Moldovans will benefit.

Cyprus takes the helm of the Council at a pivotal moment for the EU. 🇨🇾 Dear Nikos Christodulides, looking forward to working together to build a Europe that is more secure, more prosperous, more engaged, and more united. Fully aligned with your motto: “An autonomous Union, open to the world.”

Good to meet with President Zelenskyy in Nicosia today. Yesterday’s agreement on security guarantees is a key step in our work towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.

United in our commitment, determined in our actions. Advancing our support for Ukraine towards a just and lasting peace. With robust security guarantees.

We just held a productive and important meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris to advance our support for Ukraine. We stand ready to commit to a system of politically and legally binding guarantees that will be activated once a ceasefire enters into force.

In Paris for a key meeting of the Coalition of the Willing to reaffirm our support for Ukraine and to advance contributions toward robust security guarantees. These guarantees are a fundamental element of a solid and long-lasting peace. ↓

Siguiendo con gran preocupación la situación en Venezuela. La Unión Europea hace un llamamiento a la desescalada y a una resolución basada en el marco del Derecho Internacional y de los principios consagrados en la Carta de las Naciones Unidas.

I am following the situation in Venezuela with great concern. The European Union calls for de-escalation and a resolution in full respect of international law and the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.

Forty years ago, Portugal and Spain chose Europe. Together, they wrote the most brilliant chapter of their recent shared history, leaving behind long dictatorships to become solid democracies and complete their journey back to Europe.

Deeply saddened by the tragic fire in Crans‑Montana. I extend my most sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims and express my solidarity with the Swiss authorities as they respond to this devastating incident.

Closely following the situation linked to the disruption to the data cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. I commend the Finnish authorities for their decisive and effective action, in close cooperation with Baltic and EU partners, to protect critical infrastructure.

Добре дошла, България! 💶 A warm welcome to Bulgaria as new member of the euro area. The adoption of the € is much more than a new currency—it is a major achievement that will reinforce economic stability and prosperity for the Bulgarian people.

Dear Nikos Christodulides and #CY2026EU, I wish you a fruitful and successful presidency of the Council of the EU. 🇨🇾 I look forward to our close collaboration and to working together in the upcoming six months for a resilient and stronger Europe. @cy2026eu.bsky.social

Happy New Year to all Europeans! 2026 is here, with challenges ahead and the strength to face them together. United and determined. Let’s build a Europe grounded in peace and security , globally competitive and internally cohesive, providing shared prosperity to our citizens.

Thanks to Friedrich Merz for convening a leaders’ coordination meeting to assess the latest developments in the Ukraine peace talks. We are united in our determination to intensify efforts toward a just and sustainable peace.

Together with European leaders I spoke with President @ZelenskyyUa, in order to coordinate ahead of tomorrow’s meeting with President Trump. The EU’s support for Ukraine will not falter. In war, in peace, in reconstruction.

The EU condemns the U.S. travel restrictions against European citizens and officials. Such measures are unacceptable between allies, partners, and friends. The EU stands firm in its defense of freedom of expression, fair digital rules, and its regulatory sovereignty.

Wishing you joyful holidays filled with peace, serenity and cherished moments. Happy Christmas! Joyeux Noël!

Arctic security remains a key priority for the European Union, and one in which we seek to work with allies and partners. Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law.

“When the problem becomes the same for everyone, and they all share the same concern to solve it, differences and suspicions disappear.”

Dear Rossen Jeliazkov, thank you for your leadership and cooperation this past year. You highlighted Bulgaria’s role in Europe’s defence and helped lead your country into the euro area. Благодаря ти, Росен!

We committed, we delivered. The decisions taken by European leaders are a crucial contribution to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. Because the only way to bring Russia to the negotiation table is to strengthen Ukraine.

We have a deal. Decision to provide 90 billion euros of support to Ukraine for 2026-27 approved. We committed, we delivered.

The EU has set itself an ambitious agenda - focused on security, competitiveness, and social cohesion. We need a long-term EU budget that gives us the means to achieve these ambitions. Time is of the essence to have the new budget up and running as of 2028.

Enlargement is the EU’s most important geostrategic investment in peace, security, stability, and prosperity. Today at EUCO, we discussed the way forward: both future Member States and our institutions must get ready for our Union to grow. This will make the EU stronger.

Peace is not cheap. It is priceless. Since the start of Russia’s aggression, the people of Ukraine have been paying the ultimate price for their freedom. Europe remains resolute in supporting them for as long as it takes. Dear President Zelenskyy, welcome back to the #EUCO.

Thank you to COPA COGECA for a good and productive meeting. In times of uncertainty, our farmers need reliability and support. And Europe will always stand behind them.

Statement by @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu António Costa following the EU-Western Balkans summit 👉 link.europa.eu/FpBGwV

Brussels declaration, 17 December 2025 👇#EUWesternBalkans www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...

Our EU-Western Balkans summit has just started. It is the most significant occasion of the year to reaffirm the strength of our relationship with enlargement at the core of our shared objectives.

Meeting with Edi Rama, Jakob Milatovic, and Vjosa Osmani ahead of this afternoon’s EU-Western Balkans Summit. Important exchanges on our shared priorities and the European perspective of the region.

2 days to go before #EUCO. On the agenda: Ukraine, EU budget, enlargement and competitiveness. No time to waste.

The people of Ukraine deserve a prosperous, independent, and sovereign future, free from the threat of Russian aggression, and as part of the EU. link.europa.eu/dVbqPh

Enhorabuena a José Antonio Kast por su elección como Presidente de la República de Chile y felicitaciones al pueblo chileno por estas elecciones, que reflejan la fortaleza de su democracia.

Deeply shocked by the horrific attack on those celebrating the first night of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach. My heart goes out to the victims and their families and friends. I stand in solidarity with Australia and the Jewish communities worldwide. Europe is united against antisemitism.

In the October #EUCO, EU leaders committed to keep Russian assets immobilised until Russia ends its war of aggression against Ukraine and compensates for the damage caused. Today we delivered on that commitment. Next step: securing Ukraine’s financial needs for 2026–27.