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Chinese medical device exports to the EU doubled between 2015 and 2023.

The PP leader is gearing up to challenge Sánchez, with polls showing his party holds a clear lead over the PSOE.

The opposition accuses Erdoğan of political crackdown ahead of the 2028 vote.

Interior ministry says deportations can begin as asylum no longer applies to convicts.

Salazar's resignation is the latest in a string of scandals threatening to undermine the stability of the EU's fourth-largest economy.

The announcement comes on the heels of an unexpected parliamentary defeat for the country's prime minister on defence spending.

Should tensions escalate, Denmark’s Council presidency is likely to pull both Copenhagen, and the EU deeper into the fray.

EU foreign ministers are due to discuss the options on 15 July in Brussels, but agreement remains unlikely.

Steeper duties are set to take effect on 9 July on dozens of economies, including the EU.

The first EU-Moldova summit was held on 4 July 2025 in Chișinău. At the joint press conference, European Council President António Costa reaffirmed that Moldova's future is within the EU. He commended Moldova’s reform progress and resilience in the face of multiple crises, underlining the EU’s determination to support the country’s accession process, economic development and security.

On 4 July 2025, the European Union and Moldova held their first-ever summit in Chișinău. During the summit, leaders adopted a joint declaration outlining a common vision and concrete deliverables for Moldova’s EU path.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1255 of 23 June 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/1999 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses.

On 4 July 2025, European Council President António Costa was in Chișinău for the first EU-Moldova summit. In his opening remarks at the start of the plenary session, he emphasised Moldova’s steady progress on its EU path, highlighting the tangible benefits of EU integration for Moldovan citizens and reaffirming the EU’s full support for Moldova’s resilience and security.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 7 - 13 July 2025.

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

President António Costa travelled to Aarhus (Denmark) to attend the opening ceremony of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU where he delivered a speech.

President António Costa travelled to Aarhus (Denmark) to attend the opening ceremony of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU. On the sides of this event he had a meeting with Prime Minister Frederiksen, President von der Leyen and President Zelenskyy followed by a joint press conference.

Press briefing ahead of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council will take place on 7 July at 09.30. The briefing will be "off the record".

Press briefing ahead of the Eurogroup meeting will take place on 3 July 2025 at 14.00. 

Council approves a joint EU-OACPS statement for the 4th UN Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4).