Press releases and statements
Press releases and statements
28 August 2026
- Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
- Weekly schedule of President António Costa
Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 31 August-6 September 2026.
- Forward look: 31 August – 13 September 2026
Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.
- António Costa's "Tour des Capitales": preview for week 2
The President of the European Council, António Costa, will continue his round of visits to EU member states to meet national leaders.
27 August 2026
26 August 2026
- Press statement by President Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Latvia, Andris Kulbergs
European Council President, António Costa, had a meeting with Prime Minister of Latvia, Andris Kulbergs, on 26 August 2026, in Riga, Latvia. The meeting is part of President Costa's annual "Tour des Capitales".
- Press statement by President Costa following the meeting with President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda
European Council President, António Costa, had a meeting with President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, on 26 August 2026, in Vilnius, Lithuania. The meeting is part of President Costa's annual "Tour des Capitales".
25 August 2026
- Press statement by President Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Estonia, Kristen Michal
European Council President, António Costa, had a meeting with Prime Minister of Estonia, Kristen Michal, on 25 August 2026, in Tallinn, Estonia. The meeting is part of President Costa's annual "Tour des Capitales".
- Press statement by President Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico
European Council President, António Costa, had a meeting with Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico, on 25 August 2026, in Bratislava, Slovakia. The meeting is part of President Costa's annual "Tour des Capitales".
- Listening to Europe, building its future - op-ed article by President Costa
President of the European Council, António Costa, wrote an op-ed outlining his annual "Tour des Capitales". The President will meet EU leaders in their home countries to discuss shared priorities, strengthen cooperation and help shape the EU agenda for the months ahead.
24 August 2026
- Opening remarks by President António Costa at the meeting with President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy
European Council President António Costa met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 24 August 2026.
- Speech by President António Costa at the ceremony of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence
President of the European Council, António Costa, travelled to Kyiv (Ukraine) to attend the ceremony of Ukraine’s Independence Day, where he delivered a speech.
- President António Costa to go on annual round of visits to EU capitals
The President of the European Council, António Costa, will visit EU leaders in their capitals in the next weeks.
- Weekly schedule of President António Costa
Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 24-30 August 2026.
23 August 2026
21 August 2026
- International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence based on Religion or Belief: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the international day commemorating the victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief.
- Press briefing ahead of President António Costa's 'Tour des Capitales'
The press briefing ahead of European Council President António Costa's upcoming 'Tour des Capitales' across EU member states will take place on Monday, 24 August at 14:30.
18 August 2026
- Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1896 of 30 July 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses.
- Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries on restrictive measures to combat terrorism
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1882 of 30 July 2026 reviewing the list of persons, groups and entities covered by Decision (CFSP) 2026/455 on restrictive measures to combat terrorism.
- Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1847 of 23 July 2026 amending Decision 2012/642/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine.
