Remarks by Makis Keravnos, acting President of the Eurogroup, following the Eurogroup meeting of 11 December 2025 on the euro area’s resilience, fiscal coordination and budgetary plans for 2026, the selection process for the next ECB Vice President, and election of Kyriakos Pierrakakis as the new Eurogroup President starting 12 December 2025.

Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin.

European Council President António Costa had a meeting with President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, on 4 December, in Astana, Kazakhstan.

The EU and Armenia issued a joint press statement following their 6th Partnership Council meeting.

The Council has approved conclusions stressing the need to safeguard and promote culture in all its forms and Europe’s cultural heritage as crucial factors in building and maintaining democratic resilience.

Joint Statement following the EU-Chile Joint Council and EU-Chile Trade Council.

Remarks by President António Costa following the informal EU Leaders’ meeting of 24 November 2025 in Luanda

Leaders met to discuss Ukraine in the margins of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, on 22 November 2025. 

President António Costa attended the G20 summit in Johannesburg. He spoke at Session I: "Inclusive and sustainable economic growth - leaving no one behind", on 22 November 2025.

The European Union (EU) and the Republic of Tajikistan held its eleventh Cooperation Council meeting on 19 November, in Brussels, and reviewed the state of play of bilateral relations, and addressed political and socio-economic developments, trade, investment and energy cooperation, as well as regional and international issues.

On 18 November 2025, European Council President António Costa delivered a speech at the EU Enlargement Forum titled “Completing the Union, securing our future.”

Paschal Donohoe, issued a statement announcing his resignation as President of the Eurogroup as of 18 November 2025.

On 17 November 2025, European Council President António Costa delivered a speech at the 30th anniversary of the EU membership of Austria, Finland and Sweden.

Joint declaration following the fourth Canada – European Union joint ministerial committee meeting.

On 10 November 2025, European Council President António Costa attended the EU-Caribbean Leaders' meeting in Santa Marta, Colombia. In his opening remarks, he emphasised that the meeting demonstrates a shared commitment to strengthening the visibility and strategic depth of the EU-Caribbean partnership.

On 4 November 2025, European Council President António Costa gave a speech at the Euronews EU Enlargement Summit. In his speech, he emphasised that in an age of geopolitical uncertainty and economic instability, an enlarged European Union means a safer, stronger and more peaceful Europe, at home and in the world.

European Council President António Costa had a meeting with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on 28 October, in Abu Dhabi.

On 26 October 2025, European Council President António Costa was in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he gave a speech at the opening session of the 47th ASEAN Summit. In his speech, he emphasised the European Union's proudness to engage with ASEAN as a reliable partner in today’s shifting geopolitical environment.