The Latest Breaking News from António Costa

Von der Leyen, Costa and Metsola took private jet to Luxembourg event

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Brussels prompted a schedule change that led the three presidents to fly private to Luxembourg.

Euronews · May 12, 2025

Albania and Montenegro could join the EU before the others, Costa tells Euronews

Expanding to the Western Balkans is once again one of the EU's priorities, European Council President António Costa told Euronews in an interview. He begins a tour of the region on Tuesday.

Euronews · May 12, 2025

World leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV who opened pontificate with call for peace

Pope Leo XIV's pontificate appears to be one of peace and hope, as he called for a 'disarming and disarmed peace' in his opening address.

Euronews · May 9, 2025

EU-UK security deal will not be tied to fishing rights, both sides insist

European Commission ‘has not set preconditions’ before summit where partnership for €150bn defence procurement is expected to be forged

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025

'Putin is mocking Trump': EU foreign ministers call for new sanctions on Russia after Sumy attack

The latest Russian attacks against Sumy and Kryvyi Rih demonstrate that Vladimir Putin has no interest in peace talks, EU foreign ministers said.

Euronews · Apr 14, 2025

EU seals new Central Asia partnership deal as debut Samarkand summit ends

Amid global tensions following Trump's tariff announcements, the EU marked 30 years of diplomatic ties by declaring a new strategic partnership with Central Asia.

Euronews · Apr 4, 2025

Unlike others 'we're reliable', EU tells Central Asia, as it seeks greater access to rare earths

Russia and China loomed large over the first EU-Central Asia summit as both sides aimed to boost trade and diplomatic ties.

Euronews · Apr 4, 2025

EU leaders hold their first summit with Central Asian states

The leaders of the European Union and five countries of Central Asia are holding their first summit to discuss ways to boost trade and other ties

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025

EU urged to put human rights centre stage at first central Asia summit

Bloc to discuss trade, security and energy with leaders of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2025

EU-Uzbekistan enhanced partnership agreement could be signed as early as June

The EU's António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen will be taking part in the first-ever EU-Central Asia summit on Friday held in the Uzbek city of Samarkand.

Euronews · Apr 3, 2025