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Le Collège des Bernardins invite le photographe Wandrille Potez à exposer douze vues de la vallée du Drino. Sise au sud de l'Albanie, elle abrite une constellation de monastères orthodoxes - trésors oubliés d'architecture byzantine et mémoire vivante de la minorité chrétienne. En attirant notre regard sur cette région mal connue des Balkans, les images nous disent l'urgence qu'il y a d'admirer, de protéger un paysage si rare et menacé.

- Agenda / Albanie, Région parisienne

In light of Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine and following the repeated violation of the airspace of our Member States by Russian drones, ZAPAD-2025 does not demonstrate a commitment to de-escalation and peace. The participation of other countries, especially from Belarus, in this context raises serious security concerns. The EU calls for full compliance with international agreements and remains vigilant regarding potential security threats.

Déclaration à la presse du président António Costa à l'issue de sa rencontre avec le Premier ministre luxembourgeois, Luc Frieden.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on 19 September 2025 at 15.00.

The sixth meeting of the Accession Conference with Albania was held today in Brussels opening negotiations on Cluster 4: Green agenda and sustainable connectivity.

The Council adopts a recommendation on the transition away from temporary protection for displaced persons from Ukraine.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Environment Council will take place on 17 September 2025 at 15.00.

Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Press briefing ahead of the Eurogroup meeting will take place on 17 September 2025 at 14.00. 

The Council prolonged the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for another six months, until 15 March 2026.

The President of the European Council, António Costa, is visiting the EU leaders in their member states in the first three weeks of September.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 15 September – 21 September 2025.

President Costa and President von der Leyen received letters of credence from the Apostolic Nuncio and Head of the Mission of the Holy See to the European Union, as well as from thirteen new Ambassadors to the European Union.

The President of the European Council, António Costa, together with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will represent the EU at the first EU-Egypt summit taking place in Brussels on 22 October 2025. President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi will represent Egypt.

Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico.

The veteran Socialist politician has been one of the most outspoken European figures on the humanitarian cost of the Gaza war

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