The Latest Breaking News from António Costa

The European Union is deepening its relations with Egypt, increasing financial support to the North African country despite ongoing human rights concerns.

Uzbekistan’s President will visit Brussels on 24 October 2025 to sign the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) with the EU. The deal marks a new phase in political, trade, and security cooperation, strengthening ties and supporting reforms and sustainable development.

European Council President António Costa has already floated removing the need for EU leaders' unanimous approval to open the next stage of a candidate country's accession bid.

Under a new plan pitched by European Council President António Costa, the opening of accession clusters will require a qualified majority, rather than the unanimity of all 27 member states.

Russia’s campaign to amplify societal distrust continues as membership talks have stalled

In a group interview with journalists, the president of the European Council António Costa said that the EU managed to 'stabilise' its relations with the US.

France followed the UK, Portugal, Canada and Australia in recognising Palestinian statehood, adding to the growing wave of countries officially recognising Palestine and sparking potential momentum for a two-state solution, which Israel resolutely opposes.

Nato condemns ‘reckless Russian behaviour’ after its jets intercept three MiG-31 fighters over Estonian airspace

Mitsotakis also said Athens supports coordinated EU and US efforts to end the war in Ukraine but that Kyiv cannot be frozen out of talks.

The head of the European Council is touring the European capitals. But after one of his most watched visits, both sides remained silent about the meeting.

Europe and US consider further actions to weaken Russia after largest-ever air attack on Ukraine over the weekend