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EUCouncilPress @press.consilium.europa.eu · 18/06/2026
❗NOW AVAILABLE - European Council conclusions on Ukraine and on European defence and security 👇 link.europa.eu/dRkwVt
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 18/06/2026
New faces around the table! Welcome to the #EUCO Andris Kulbergs and Péter Magyar. And welcome back Janez Janša and Rumen Radev.
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 18/06/2026
The June #EUCO has started! The "One Europe, One Market" competitiveness agenda is in motion - it is a top priority for European Leaders. Together with @president.europarl.europa.eu, Leaders are reviewing progress on our economic action plan.
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 17/06/2026
Hello W! 👋 Today I am joining W - where platform data is fully hosted in Europe, the fight against disinformation is a priority, and users are verified humans. Looking forward to more human conversations.
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EUCouncilPress @press.consilium.europa.eu · 17/06/2026
📑 G7 Leaders’ Joint Statements - Evian, France, 16-17 June 2026 👇 www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
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G7 Leaders’ Joint Statements - Evian, France, 16-17 June 2026
The G7 Leaders met in Evian, France and agreed on different joint statements.
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 16/06/2026
Together for global stability, sustainable growth and effective multilateralism. Shared challenges. Common action. #G7Evian
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 30/05/2026
Happy Statehood Day, Croatia! 🇭🇷 Wishing you continued prosperity and success on this special day commemorating the constitution of the first democratically elected, pluralistic Croatian Parliament. Sretan vam Dan državnosti!
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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · 29/05/2026
The EU is the Western Balkans' primary and most reliable partner. The #EUWesternBalkans summit, taking place on Friday 5 June in Tivat, Montenegro, will be an opportunity for the EU to reiterate its unequivocal commitment to the EU membership perspective of the Western Balkans.
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EUCouncilPress @press.consilium.europa.eu · 22/05/2026
Joint statement of the 8th #EUMexico summit 👇 www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
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Joint statement of the 8th EU-Mexico summit, 22 May 2026
The leaders of the European Union and Mexico held their 8th EU-Mexico summit in Mexico City on 22 May 2026, and agreed on a joint statement.
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EUCouncilPress @press.consilium.europa.eu · 21/05/2026
Discurso del @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu António Costa en el Senado de México 👇 www.consilium.europa.eu/es/press/pre...
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Discurso del Presidente António Costa en el Senado de México
El 21 de mayo de 2026, el Presidente António Costa pronunció un discurso en el Senado de México, previo a la octava cumbre UE-México que se celebrará el 22 de mayo de 2026 en Ciudad de México.
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 20/05/2026
📍 Hello Guatemala! It is an honour for me to make today the first official visit by a President of the European Council to your beautiful country. Thank you, President Bernardo Arévalo, for your invitation 🇪🇺🇬🇹
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EUCouncilPress @press.consilium.europa.eu · 15/05/2026
@eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu Costa to travel to Guatemala and Mexico 👇 www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
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President Costa to travel to Guatemala and Mexico
The President of the European Council, António Costa, will travel to Mexico to represent the EU at the EU-Mexico summit in Mexico City on 22 May 2026. Ahead of the meeting, on 20 May, President Costa ...
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 25/04/2026
Europe is responding to the challenging geopolitical environment ↓
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 24/04/2026
Day 2 of the Informal #EUCO has just started. Thank you, dear Níkos Christodulides, for hosting the European Council in beautiful Cyprus, for your hospitality, and for providing such wonderful settings for our meeting.
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 22/04/2026
Europe has proven that it has the capacity to support Ukraine not only last year. With the €90 billion loan that we will approve tomorrow, we will support Ukraine in 2026 and 2027. And we will continue as long as necessary and whatever it takes. #DelphiEconomicForum
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EUCouncilPress @press.consilium.europa.eu · 13/04/2026
@eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu Costa to visit United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar 👇 www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
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President Costa to visit United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar
President Costa to visit United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
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EUCouncilPress @press.consilium.europa.eu · 10/04/2026
❗ NOW available – Forward look of @consilium.europa.eu meetings until 26 April 2026 #FAC #TTE #EUCO Read it here 👇 link.europa.eu/87fDhB
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EUCouncilPress @press.consilium.europa.eu · 08/04/2026
Statement by President Macron, PM Meloni, Chancellor Merz, PM Starmer, PM Carney, PM Frederiksen, PM Jetten, PM Sanchez, PM Mitsotakis, President of the European Commission @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu Costa 👇 link.europa.eu/DM4XKr
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Statement by President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Starmer, Prime Minister Carney, Prime Minister Frederiksen, Prime Minister Jetten, Prime Minister Sanchez, Prime M...
Statement by President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Starmer, Prime Minister Carney, Prime Minister Frederiksen, Prime Minister Jetten, Prime Minister Sanchez, Prime M...
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 24/03/2026
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 @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 24/03/2026
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 @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 24/03/2026
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 @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 24/03/2026
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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EUCouncilPress @press.consilium.europa.eu · 20/03/2026
European Council conclusions, 19 March 2026 #EUCO 👇 link.europa.eu/m3VqYK
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 09/03/2026
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 @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 12/02/2026
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 @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 12/02/2026
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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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 12/02/2026
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 @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 27/01/2026
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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EUCouncilPress @press.consilium.europa.eu · 27/01/2026
NOW AVAILABLE - Joint statement #EUIndia summit, 27 January 2026 👇 www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
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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.
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 27/01/2026
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 @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 27/01/2026
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 @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 27/01/2026
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 @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 26/01/2026
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 @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 26/01/2026
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 @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 25/01/2026
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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EUCouncilPress @press.consilium.europa.eu · 23/01/2026
Oral conclusions drawn by @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu António Costa following the informal meeting of the members of the European Council of 22 January 2026 #EUCO 👇 link.europa.eu/RGMQ73
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EUCouncilPress @press.consilium.europa.eu · 08/01/2026
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...
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 19/12/2025
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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EUCouncilPress @press.consilium.europa.eu · 17/12/2025
Statement by @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu António Costa following the EU-Western Balkans summit 👉 link.europa.eu/FpBGwV
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EUCouncilPress @press.consilium.europa.eu · 17/12/2025
Brussels declaration, 17 December 2025 👇#EUWesternBalkans www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
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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.
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EUCouncilPress @press.consilium.europa.eu · 15/12/2025
Leaders’ statement on #Ukraine 👇
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 21/11/2025
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 @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 21/11/2025
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 @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 07/11/2025
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 @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 07/11/2025
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 @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 06/11/2025
⬇️ 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.
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António Costa @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 06/11/2025
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 @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu · 06/11/2025
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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