Brussels 14.12.2025 European Council of 18 and 19 December – Invitation letter by President António Costa to the members of the European Council: « I would like to invite you to our December European Council. We will hold crucial discussions, with a priority focus on two issues: Ukraine and security on our continent; and the European…
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EU-China Summit: challenges remain
Brussels 24.07.2025 The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for more balanced trade relationship with China as tensions mounted between the two parties. “For trade to remain mutual beneficial it must become more balanced,” she said, speaking at a press conference at the 25th EU-China summit, pointing to the EU’s growing trade deficit…
EU self-glorification with public funds
Brussels 03.05.2025 An explosive new report from MCC Brussels reveals a vast, previously under-scrutinised system through which the European Union annually disburses nearly €80 million to media projects across Europe and beyond. The report, published by MCC Brussels and authored by investigative journalist Thomas Fazi, argues that this extensive funding, often presented as support for…
Costa: towards Europe of Defence
Brussels 06.03.2025 Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference following the Special European Council meeting of 6 March 2025: “Today marks a defining moment for Europe. For the security of Europeans. A month ago, we had a strategic brainstorming to guide our common action on defence. And today, we are delivering – we…
EU: Costa invites EU leaders to Brussels
Brussels 27.02.2025 “I would like to invite you to a Special European Council on 6 March, which will be dedicated to European Defence and to Ukraine” reads the Invitation letter by President António Costa to the members of the European Council. My invitation letter for the Special European Council of 6 March.#EUCO — António Costa…
EU: III anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war
Brussels 24.02.2025 The EU doesn’t manifest a united position towards the Russia-Ukraine war third anniversary, reflecting the broader complex context of the events. At eve of anniversary the U.S. Special envoy Steve Witkoff said that Russia should not necessarily be blamed for sparking the war in Ukraine, a position that aligns with President Donald Trump’s…
COSTA INVITES EU LEADERS TO CONVENE INFORMALY
Brussels 02.02.2025 Invitation letter by President António Costa to the members of the European Council: “As I have already indicated to you, I would like to invite you to an informal retreat that will take place on 3 February in the Château de Limont, close to Brussels, dedicated to the topic of European defence. On…
EU top job nominations without surprises
Brussels 28.06.2024 The EU leaders have nominated incumbent European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen for a second five-year term. The Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas was promoted as the EU top diplomat, and former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa was endorsed as the next president of EU Council. They represent centre right, socialists, and…
EU top jobs: “white smoke” anticipation
Brussels 17.06.2024 Following the European Parliament elections, today the EU leaders will discuss the next institutional cycle. The informal meeting will be the first leaders assembly since the European Parliament election, with ascendence for the centre-right and right-wing parties, but unfortunate for French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The leaders will coordinate…
EU leaders for augmenting EU budget after Brexit
Portugal is convinced that member states should contribute more to the European Union’s budget and is proposing three new taxes to finance what will be a 27-strong bloc after Britain leaves it, Prime Minister Antonio Costa said. During his doorstep in Brussels before the start of an informal EU summit, Costa said Portugal supported the idea…
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