Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with the Federal Chancellor of Austria, Christian Stocker.

Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrej Plenković in Zagreb, Croatia.

Press remarks by President António Costa following the joint press point with the Prime Minister of Slovenia, Robert Golob.

The President of the European Council, António Costa delivered a keynote speech at the opening of the Bled Strategic Forum in Bled, Slovenia. 

The High Representative issued a statement on Palestine on behalf of the European Union.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 1 Septembre - 7 Septembre.

The President of the European Council, António Costa, will travel across the EU in the first three weeks of September to meet leaders from the member states.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 11 August - 31 August 2025.

The EU issued a statement honoring victims of religious intolerance and violence, and reaffirms its commitment to protect freedom of religion or belief, promote interfaith dialogue, and support global projects that combat discrimination and hatred.

Press remarks by President António Costa following the video conference of the members of the European Council.

Statement by President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Starmer, President Stubb, Prime Minister Tusk, President Costa, President von der Leyen, following President Trump’s debrief on his meeting with the Russian President in Alaska on 15 August 2025.

President Macron, Prime Minister Starmer and Chancellor Merz co-chaired a virtual meeting of a grouping of ‘Coalition of the Willing’ Leaders, with the participation of President Zelenskyy and Vice-President Vance, ahead of President Trump’s meeting with President Putin in Alaska.

Press statement by President António Costa following the coordination meetings on Ukraine between European Union leaders, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump, underlining the shared commitment to a ceasefire in Ukraine, respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty, and transatlantic cooperation in pursuit of a just and lasting peace.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1555 of 25 July 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2021/1277 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Lebanon.

The European Union leaders welcome President Trump’s efforts to put an end to Russia’s war of aggression and to achieve a just and lasting peace and security for Ukraine. The European Union stands with the Ukrainian people, united for a diplomatic solution that protects Ukraine's and Europe's vital security interests.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1495 of 18 July 2025 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1478 of 18 July 2025 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1471 of 18 July 2025 amending Decision 2012/642/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2025/1461 of 18 July 2025 implementing Decision 2012/642/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine.

The EU issued a statement, welcoming the initialling of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Treaty.