António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 1hEurope’s support for Ukraine - together with our international partners - is stronger than ever. And will remain steadfast. 1258 25
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 4hEnergy costs are at the heart of European competitiveness. The energy bills of European households and businesses are too high - mainly because of a war far beyond our borders. That is why the #EUCO supported short-term measures to reduce the pressure on citizens and companies. 2151 15
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 19hWe deeply regret the ratification today by the Libyan Parliament of the so-called Libyan-Türkiye Memorandum of Understanding on the delimitation of maritime jurisdictions in the Mediterranean Sea. 32311 23
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 16/10/2026We need to agree the EU's next long-term budget by the end of this year. Our discussion yesterday has helped us to make progress. I will now accelerate the work, so that we can deliver. #EUCO 5234 23
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 15/10/2026Next on the #EUCO agenda - trade. We will take stock of the imbalances affecting the global economy and their impact on European industry. 1193 19
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 15/10/2026The #EUCO meeting has started! Welcoming @president.europarl.europa.eu Roberta Metsola to take stock of progress on our “One Europe, One Market” agenda. We are turning commitments into action. We need to maintain our ambition and move faster. 1110 11
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 14/10/2026High and volatile energy prices are putting pressure on households and businesses and undermining our competitiveness. That’s why we need a coordinated European response, with targeted and temporary measures to cut energy bills and contain price volatility. 2201 20
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 14/10/2026Social dialogue is a cornerstone of the EU social model. Our Tripartite Social Summit is always a valuable opportunity to exchange with representatives of Europe’s workers, employers and SMEs. 2194 19
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 14/10/2026Today I had very useful meetings at @europarl.europa.eu ahead of tomorrow’s #EUCO. With @president.europarl.europa.eu we took stock of the progress on the EU’s ‘One Europe, One Market’ competitiveness agenda. Leaders will continue the discussion with Roberta Metsola at the European Council. 2211 21
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 13/10/2026Good to meet with Maciej Witucki on his 100th day as President of BusinessEurope. Ahead of the Tripartite Social Summit tomorrow, we discussed the progress on implementing the EU’s ‘One Europe, One Market’ agenda. 2131 13
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 12/10/2026Access to affordable housing has become one of our citizens’ most urgent concerns. In the EU, every level of governance has a vital role to play. 2335 33
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 12/10/2026Preparing for the #EUCO on 15 and 16 October. Focusing on the topics that matter most to our citizens: - Affordability - Security - Stability link.europa.eu/KRTJK7 2171 17
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 12/10/2026Looking forward to welcoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to Brussels, alongside @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, on 20 November 2026 for the second EU–UK Summit. 🇪🇺 & 🇬🇧 work together as like-minded partners, united by common values and shared interests. 68916 89
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 12/10/2026¡Feliz día de la #FiestaNacional! 🇪🇸 🇪🇺 En este #12deOctubre, mis mejores deseos a todos los españoles. 1334 33
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 09/10/2026Wat is het geweldig om in Nederland te zijn! 0111 11
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 09/10/2026The EU must remain a source of stability and responsibility in an increasingly uncertain world. We will continue the discussion next week at #EUCO. 1143 14
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 09/10/2026In the new geopolitical reality, the EU needs the resources to be an anchor of security, autonomy and prosperity for our citizens. That is why we need a modernised budget, fit for the future. 151 5
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 09/10/2026An excellent meeting with PM Rob Jetten in The Hague, as I complete my #TourdesCapitales. 🇳🇱 2345 34
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 09/10/2026We have a responsibility to uphold international law. The EU is fully committed to the independence of international justice. We urge the United States to use the coming months to engage in dialogue. We will continue support the ICC and to protect its members and staff. 315743 157
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 09/10/2026A pleasure to meet with Femke Halsema, the Mayor of Amsterdam. I congratulated the Mayor on her election as Chair of the Pact of Free Cities, an alliance to support the democratic resilience of cities and share best practices on common urban challenges. 2246 24
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 08/10/2026It was a pleasure to meet with the ASEAN Brussels Committee today as part of preparations for next year’s EU-ASEAN Commemorative Summit. 1145 14
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 07/10/2026The Mediterranean is central to the European Union’s security, resilience and prosperity. Developments in the Middle East directly affect the EU’s security and economic interests, particularly in the Mediterranean. 1324 32
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 07/10/2026Thank you Andrej Plenković for the warm welcome to Split for the #MED9 Summit. We will discuss energy, the EU’s next long-term budget and the situation in the Middle East, among other topics that will be on the agenda at next week's EUCO. 0140 14
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 05/10/2026Great meeting with Mayor @rafal-trzaskowski.bsky.social We discussed the housing situation in Warsaw and how to increase the affordability of homes. Tackling the housing crisis requires action at all levels - local, national and European. 1191 19
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 05/10/2026A pleasure, as always, to meet Prime Minister @donald-tusk.bsky.social in Warsaw. We discussed the key issues on the agenda of EU leaders ahead of the upcoming #EUCO on 15–16 October. I look forward to seeing you again in Brussels next week, dear Donald. 0162 16
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 05/10/2026The EU is a unique project of reconciliation, peace and prosperity. Next year will mark 70 years of the Treaty of Rome. There is much to be proud of. 2357 35
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 03/10/2026🇩🇪 On German Unity Day, we remember a defining moment in Germany’s history: the end of decades of division and the reunification of the country. German reunification marked a milestone in Europe’s journey towards greater unity and integration. Einen schönen Tag der Deutschen Einheit! 49622 96
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 01/10/2026🇨🇾 Happy Independence Day, Cyprus! Συγχαρητήρια και θερμές ευχές για την Ημέρα Ανεξαρτησίας της Κύπρου! Χρόνια πολλά Κύπρο! 0335 33
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 24/09/2026Upholding international law isn’t optional - it’s our responsibility. #UNGA81 5588 58
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 24/09/2026We need multilateralism to set global standards for AI to harness its benefits for humanity - we need to be in the driving seat. #UNGA81 2516 51
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 24/09/2026Multilateralism is the only realistic way to address the defining challenges of our time: peace and security, the climate emergency, economic insecurity and artificial intelligence. 1293 29
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 24/09/2026Frank and substantial discussion with President Pezeshkian of Iran. I stressed that dialogue is the only way to resolve conflicts and to ensure lasting peace across the region. 3261 26
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 23/09/2026Very good meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz at #UNGA. The EU values its partnership with Pakistan. Our Strategic Engagement Plan reflects both the breadth of this partnership and the shared commitment to democracy, the rule of law, human rights and civic space. 1181 18
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 23/09/2026A good meeting with President Al Sharaa in the margins of #UNGA. The EU remains a reliable partner for a peaceful, stable and inclusive transition in Syria, free from harmful foreign interference. 1211 21
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 23/09/2026Forty years ago, we affirmed a simple but powerful idea: development is not just about economic growth. It is about the rights, dignity and freedom of all people, and their ability to shape their own future. 2474 47
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 23/09/2026While here in New York, it was a pleasure to meet Mayor Zohran Mamdani and participate in the event ‘Building an Economy for the Many’. In an interdependent world, we need coordinated solutions to global and local challenges. 1408 40
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 22/09/2026Very good meeting with President Sadyr Zhaparov in the margins of #UNGA81. I congratulated President Zhaparov on Kyrgyzstan’s election to the UN Security Council for 2027–2028. 1121 12
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 22/09/2026A pleasure to meet with Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye at the #UNGA81. Senegal is a key partner for the EU and plays an essential role in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and in the wider region. 1131 13
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 22/09/2026The EU comes to the UN General Assembly with a clear message in support of peace, dialogue and multilateral cooperation. The UN is a unique achievement of mankind that brings all nations of the world together to cooperate for peace and prosperity. 44411 44
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 22/09/2026Partners for Multilateralism #P4M will be an open platform bringing together partners from across the world who are ready to uphold the common principles enshrined in the UN Charter and work towards concrete solutions. 2172 17
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 21/09/2026Europe and Australia see the world in the same way. And this joint vision translates into concrete actions. Our Security & Defence partnership is fully at work. Our Free Trade Agreement: about to be signed next year. 4708 70
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 21/09/2026A pleasure to meet again with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan in New York. We discussed the strength of the EU-Jordan relationship, building on the success of our first bilateral Summit earlier this year and the smooth implementation of our Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership. 2265 26
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 21/09/2026An excellent meeting with President João Lourenço in New York. The EU and Angola are reliable partners. 2170 17
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 21/09/2026Happy Independence Day, Malta! 🇲🇹 Best wishes as you celebrate Maltese sovereignty. L-isbaħ xewqat f'Jum l-Indipendenza, Malta! 0321 32
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 20/09/2026Excellent meeting with UN Secretary General António Guterres, together with @vonderleyen and HRVP @kajakallas.bsky.social, ahead of UNGA81. The EU will always remain a supporter of multilateralism and of a rules-based international order with a reformed UN at its heart. 6383 38
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 20/09/2026Africa’s global leadership is growing. And Europe stands firmly behind it. We championed the African Union’s permanent membership of the G20 and support a stronger African voice on the global stage. The EU is Africa’s leading trade and investment partner. 2384 38
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 20/09/2026📍 Hello New York! Great to be here for the 81st edition of the UN General Assembly. Looking forward to fruitful exchanges with partners from around the world. #UNGA81 #UNGA 1322 32
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 16/09/2026The EBRD is an indispensable partner now and in the future to support Ukraine, notably through the implementation of the Ukraine Investment Framework. We also discussed the role that EBRD can play when it comes to enlargement and neighbourhood countries. 2101 10
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 16/09/2026An excellent meeting with @ebrd.bsky.social President, Odile Renaud. We discussed the critical role of EBRD to deliver on several dimensions of the EU agenda as a key member of Team Europe around the world. 1172 17
António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 16/09/2026We are also aligned on the need to reach an agreement, by the end of the year, on a modernised long-term EU budget, fit for the future. 190 9
