During the press conference held at the end of the European Council meeting of 18-19 June 2026, President António Costa presented the main results of the discussions.

Following the 11th EU-Egypt Association Council, the EU and Egypt issued a joint press statement reaffirming the 2024 Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership and stressing the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation on security, economy, migration and regional stability.

The President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, spoke to the press ahead of the G7 summit in Évian (France), on 15 June 2026.

European Council President António Costa invited leaders to the meeting of 18 and 19 June 2026 in Brussels, during which they will discuss Ukraine, Middle East, competitiveness, global economic challenges, the next Multiannual Financial Framework, defence and security, migration and illicit drugs. 

The Council adopted restrictive measures against two individuals and one entity involved in Iran’s actions and policies threatening the freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Council decided to extend the scope of existing EU’s restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region, to target individuals and entities threatening the freedom of navigation in the Middle East.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/762 of 30 March 2026 amending Decision 2010/413/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Iran.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2026/645 of 16 March 2026 implementing Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/779 of 30 March 2026 amending Decision 2011/235/CFSP concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities in view of the situation in Iran.

During the press conference held at the end of the informal meeting of heads of state or government of 23-24 April 2026, President António Costa presented the main results of the discussions.

President of the European Council António Costa highlighted that the EU is a reliable and predictable partner for the region, following the discussions held in Lefkosia, Cyprus on 24 April 2026.

The Council approved conclusions on 'EU energy and climate diplomacy – strengthening sovereignty and advancing the global clean transition'.

European Council President António Costa held a press conference in Doha, Qatar, following his visit to the Gulf region.

EU heads of state or government will gather in in Lefkosia and Agia Napa (Cyprus), to discuss about geopolitics and the MFF.

President Costa to visit United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

The EU issued a statement on the ceasefire agreed by the United States and Iran.

Statement by President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Starmer, Prime Minister Albanese, Prime Minister Carney, President Dan, acting Prime Minister Frederiksen, Prime Minister Frostadóttir, Prime Minister Jetten, Prime Minister Kristersson, Prime Minister Michal, Prime Minister Mitsotakis, Prime Minister Montenegro, Prime Minister Sanchez, Prime Minister Siliņa, Prime Minister Støre, President Stubb, Prime Minister Takaichi, President of the European Commission von der Leyen, President of the European Council Costa.

The Council extended EU restrictive measures responding to serious human rights violations in Iran until 13 April 2027.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 30 March - 12 April 2026.

European Council President António Costa debriefed the European Parliament plenary in Brussels on the discussions held during the European Council meeting of 19 March 2026.