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Latest news from the European Council & the Council of the EU: 27 EU governments working together.
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António Costa
7 days ago
And 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, building a more resilient and competitive union with the tools to act more autonomously and effectively on the international stage.
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António Costa
7 days ago
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬, to strengthen the European Union’s global network, reinforcing cooperation across the entire system, in all directions, to effectively defend international law and multilateralism in practice;
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António Costa
7 days ago
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬, to remain a coherent, predictable, reliable, and respected international actor, attracting partners, shaping standards, and engaging others through cooperation rather than force.
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António Costa
7 days ago
Global problems will not be solved by one power deciding alone. The EU’s answer to today’s geopolitical challenges is: 👇
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European Council conclusions, 19 March 2026
#EUCO
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link.europa.eu/m3VqYK
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António Costa
22 days ago
Today
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
and I had a VTC with Leaders of Middle East countries on the latest developments of the war in Iran. We are working together to bring back peace and stability. The EU is committed to partnership, security, and prosperity in the region.
link.europa.eu/GFxbFG
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António Costa
about 2 months ago
Today, 🇪🇺 leaders held a strategic brainstorming session on how to build a more competitive and resilient economy that promotes prosperity, creates high-quality jobs, and ensures affordability. In 2026, Europe will deliver.
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António Costa
about 2 months ago
A real pleasure to hear Enrico Letta’s perspective on the future of our Single Market. Deep expertise, detailed work with stakeholders, and a clear sense of what is at stake. A valuable contribution that moves our debate forward.
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about 2 months ago
Thank you, dear Mario Draghi, for your insights on what Europe needs to do to boost its competitiveness — on energy, on capital markets, on strategic industries and other critical areas. Your framing gave a fresh angle to our discussions, a strong basis for leaders’ reflections today in Alden Biesen
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António Costa
2 months ago
The European Union and India are committed to acting together as anchors of stability in an increasingly fragmented and multipolar world. The 16th
#EUIndia
🇪🇺🇮🇳 Summit delivered three major outcomes 👇
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NOW AVAILABLE - Joint statement
#EUIndia
summit, 27 January 2026 👇
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Joint statement EU-India summit, 27 January 2026
The leaders of the European Union and India held their 16th EU-India Summit in New Delhi, India on 27 January 2026, and agreed on a joint statement.
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/01/27/joint-statement-eu-india-summit-27-january-2026/
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António Costa
2 months ago
Today marks a historic moment as we open a new chapter in
#EUIndia
relations - on trade, security, and people-to-people ties. Our Summit sends a clear message: in a reshaping global order, the EU and India stand together as strategic, reliable partners.
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António Costa
2 months ago
Thank you for your warm welcome, dear Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Looking forward to a fruitful Summit and a stronger partnership between the European Union and India, based on shared values and heightened ambition.
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António Costa
2 months ago
Paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. His words continue to resonate with the same force today as in the past: “Peace will not come out of a clash of arms but out of justice lived and done by unarmed nations in the face of odds.”
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António Costa
2 months ago
Good to see a contingent representing the European Union, led by Colonel Spruijt acting on behalf of the EU Military Staff, at the
#RepublicDay
parade.
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António Costa
2 months ago
Thank you President Murmu and PM Narendra Modi for inviting the European Union to participate in this year’s magnificent parade marking India’s 77th
#RepublicDay
. A spectacular celebration of India’s rich history and vibrant cultural diversity and an embodiment of its aspirations for the future.
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António Costa
2 months ago
Honoured to arrive in New Delhi for the 16th
#EUIndia
Summit, on the eve of India’s 77th Republic Day 🇮🇳 Celebrating a strong and growing EU-India partnership—from trade and security to the clean transition and vibrant people-to-people connections. 🇪🇺
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Oral conclusions drawn by
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António Costa following the informal meeting of the members of the European Council of 22 January 2026
#EUCO
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link.europa.eu/RGMQ73
2 months ago
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Joint statement of the Jordan-EU summit 2026, 8 January 2026 ↓
#EUJordan
link.europa.eu/PBw4D3
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Joint statement of the Jordan-EU summit 2026, 8 January 2026
At the Jordan-EU summit in Amman, Jordan on 8 January 2026, the President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, representing the E...
https://link.europa.eu/PBw4D3
3 months ago
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António Costa
3 months ago
We have a deal. Decision to provide 90 billion euros of support to Ukraine for 2026-27 approved. We committed, we delivered.
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Statement by
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António Costa following the EU-Western Balkans summit 👉
link.europa.eu/FpBGwV
3 months ago
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Brussels declaration, 17 December 2025 👇#EUWesternBalkans
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Brussels declaration, 17 December 2025
The EU-Western Balkans summit took place in Brussels on 17 December 2025. The Brussels declaration was issued.
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025/12/17/brussels-declaration-17-december-2025/
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Leaders’ statement on
#Ukraine
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4 months ago
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António Costa
4 months ago
Today we have discussed the current situation and we are clear that there should be nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine. As next steps, European leaders will meet tomorrow in the margins of G20 and then in Angola at the EU-AU meeting.
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António Costa
4 months ago
Together with
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
we have spoken to President Zelenskyy. From day 1, Europe has stood with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. We have been working for a just and sustainable peace with Ukraine and for Ukraine together with our friends and partners. ↓
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António Costa
5 months ago
Blending tradition and technology, the Innovation and Bioeconomy Park in Belém, a
#COP30
delivery, is an example of how to process the incredibly rich produce of the Amazon in a local and fully sustainable manner.
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António Costa
5 months ago
Inspiring to see how the state of Pará is putting bioeconomy and sustainability at the core of its agenda, becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
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António Costa
5 months ago
⬇️ Read my speech at the Forests and Oceans session at the
#COP30
🌿
link.europa.eu/VYYVFh
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Discurso do presidente António Costa na sessão dedicada às florestas e oceanos da COP30
Em 6 de novembro de 2025, o presidente do Conselho Europeu, António Costa, proferiu um discurso na sessão da COP30 subordinada ao tema «Clima e Natureza: Florestas e Oceanos», em Belém, no Brasil.
https://link.europa.eu/VYYVFh
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António Costa
5 months ago
Standing in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the profound interconnection between land, seas, and people is unmistakable. Forests and oceans are not just part of nature. They are part of our future, our strongest allies in climate protection. And the EU is fully committed to preserving them. ⬇️
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António Costa
5 months ago
The EU’s commitment to climate action is unwavering—we are the world’s largest donor of climate financing, and we have just set an ambitious
#NDC
for 2035 and agreed on a binding 90% reduction in emissions by 2040. ⬇️
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António Costa
5 months ago
We're together in Belém with António Guterres. You’ve always spoken up for our planet and we thank you for that. Europe comes to Belém with our clear climate goals and our solidarity for those most at risk.
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António Costa
5 months ago
Dear Petr, it was a pleasure sitting at the
#EUCO
table with you. Thank you for your engagement and always constructive approach! I wish you all the best. Thank you! Děkuju!
#Fiala
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António Costa
5 months ago
Today, the
#EUCO
delivered an important message: The EU is committed to addressing Ukraine's pressing financial needs for the next two years, including support for its military and defence efforts. Russia must stop the war immediately.
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António Costa
5 months ago
The European Council just held an in-depth discussion on how to make sure that Europe’s climate ambitions and the competitiveness of our economy go hand in hand. We reaffirmed our commitment to the Paris Agreement and stressed that we need to be pragmatic and flexible in our strategy.
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António Costa
5 months ago
Today, we agreed on priorities, timelines, governance. In a world of growing threats, we are accelerating our defence readiness: at pace, at scale, and together.
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António Costa
5 months ago
Today we are closing an important first cycle in our efforts to build the Europe of Defence. Since February, we have made major advances on this topic – with new tools and instruments for bolstering Europe’s defence capabilities, following a 360-degree strategy and in full coherence with NATO.
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5 months ago
EU leaders are meeting tomorrow in Brussels for the European Council. Preparations are well under way: from room setups to mic checks, we’re making sure everything is ready for the summit. Take a sneak peak inside an EU summit ➡️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajLdpWJuZaw
#EUCO
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António Costa
5 months ago
We are united in our desire for a just and lasting peace. In our
#EUCO
and Coalition of the Willing meetings this week we will discuss how to further support Ukraine. 👇 Our statement on Peace for Ukraine
link.europa.eu/pMvghb
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António Costa
5 months ago
This week we are hosting the first ever EU-Egypt summit in Brussels. 🇪🇺🇪🇬 Egypt is a strategic partner for the EU and a stabilising force in the Middle East and beyond. This summit marks a new chapter in our relationship.
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António Costa
6 months ago
In our meeting today with President Jakov Milatovic, we agreed to hold the 2026 EU-Western Balkans summit on 1 June in Montenegro. It will be wonderful to hold the summit in the region and in the country that is making impressive progress towards EU accession.
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António Costa
6 months ago
The
#EUCO
will meet on Thursday 23 October in Brussels. We will discuss in particular: - support to Ukraine - Europe of defence - competitiveness and climate - housing - the situation in the Middle East My invitation letter 👇
link.europa.eu/nJDvTb
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European Council of 23 October - Invitation letter by President António Costa to the members of the European Council
European Council President António Costa invited leaders to the meeting of 23 October 2025 in Brussels, during which they will discuss Ukraine, Middle East, European defence and security, competitiven...
https://link.europa.eu/nJDvTb
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António Costa
6 months ago
Once again, the people of Moldova made their voice heard: they chose Europe. We heard them loud and clear. In Copenhagen today, we discussed with President Maia Sandu how we can speed up progress towards the European future that Moldovans voted for.
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António Costa
6 months ago
Our goal remains a strong and free Ukraine. Russia needs to know that the EU and its partners have the will and the means to continue supporting Ukraine until a just and lasting peace is achieved. Soon, we will launch a new programme to give Ukraine the tech edge it needs on the battlefield.
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António Costa
6 months ago
Leaders from across Europe gathered to make our continent stronger and more secure. Thank you, PM Mette Frederiksen, for hosting us in Copenhagen for the 7th
#EPC
meeting.
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António Costa
6 months ago
We had a very constructive discussion with President Ilham Aliyev. We congratulated Azerbaijan on the recent historic breakthrough achieved with Armenia in Washington with the support of President Trump. It's a major step toward lasting peace in the region. ↓
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António Costa
6 months ago
The people of Moldova have spoken and their message is loud and clear. They chose democracy, reform, and a European future, in the face of pressure and interference from Russia. The EU stands with Moldova. Every step of the way. 🇲🇩🇪🇺
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António Costa
6 months ago
🇺🇳🇪🇺 And it’s a wrap! Thank you New York for this week full of inspiration and good exchanges with leaders from around the world at the
#UNGA80
🌎 In these turbulent times, we need the UN more than ever.
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6 months ago
Together, we stand at the opening of the
#UNGA80
. The UN and the multilateral system unite the nations of the world. Effective multilateralism and a rules-based international order are essential for the pursuit of peace and prosperity.
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António Costa
6 months ago
As the UN Charter turns 80, we gather here with heavy hearts as war rages in places like Gaza, Ukraine or Sudan, and the multilateral system is under growing strain. Yet these challenges cannot weaken our resolve.
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@eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu
is visiting EU leaders in their member states in the first 3 weeks of September. This
#TourdesCapitales
allows to gather views from leaders about the 🇪🇺 agenda & prepare the ground for upcoming EUCOs & international summits.
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
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António Costa's 'Tour des Capitales': preview for week 3
The President of the European Council, António Costa, is visiting the EU leaders in their member states in the first three weeks of September.
https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025/09/12/antonio-costa-s-tour-des-capitales-preview-for-week-3/
7 months ago
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