Speech by President Costa at the European Committee of the Regions plenary session
"Multi-level governance is the foundation on which we can build a stronger, more prosperous Europe for everyone. The upcoming debate on…
EU Ambassadors’ Conference 2025: Speech by President António Costa
"Today, we have a new energy across the Union. Focused on competitiveness and security. Acting as a well-coordinated and united…
EU leaders’ statements at informal retreat to discuss European defence
EU leaders are gathering in Brussels today for an informal yet pivotal meeting—the first dedicated solely to defense. NATO Secretary-General…
António Costa at the EP Plenary: We need to work for a stronger transatlantic relationship
"The world today is multipolar, and it opens new opportunities for Europe. The European Union needs to strengthen its bilateral…
Readout of the phone call between Presidents Xi Jinping and António Costa on January 14
On the afternoon of January 14, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping had a phone call with President of the European…
Polish EU Presidency: Speech by President António Costa at the official opening
"It is a great honour for me to be in Warsaw at the launch of the Polish Presidency. Our shared…
Invitation letter by President António Costa to the European Council members
"How can we use European instruments, tools and policies in a more coherent, strategic and effective way, in order to…
EESC plenary session: First address by European Council President António Costa
"First and foremost, we must talk Single Market. The Single Market is our crown jewel, the cornerstone of the European…
Speeches by European Council Presidents Michel and Costa at handover ceremony
"What is Europe about? Europe is about values, about peace and about prosperity. Values are the bedrock on which we…
Handover between outgoing President of the European Council Charles Michel and incoming President António Costa
Friday, 29 November 2024 13:45 Arrival of António Costa – Welcome by Charles Michel 14.00...