European Council

The President of the European Council, António Costa, gave a speech at the second meeting of the initiative 'In defence of democracy: fighting against extremism', held in New York on 24 September 2025 as part of the 80th United Nations General Assembly.

On 24 September 2025, European Council President António Costa was in New York at the First Biennial Summit for a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Global Economy, as part of the 80th United Nations General Assembly. In his speech, he emphasized the European Union’s ongoing commitment to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals and highlighted the urgent need to mobilize funding to achieve them in order to contribute to global prosperity.

Council agrees position on the ‘stop-the-clock’ mechanism on requirements and procedures for chemical products.

Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Competitiveness Council will take place on 25 September 2025 at 15.00.

On 23 September 2025, European Council President António Costa was in New York at the United Nations Security Council on Ukraine, as part of the 80th United Nations General Assembly. In his speech, he emphasised the European Union’s unwavering support for Ukraine and the pursuit of peace as a top priority.

Investment simplification: Council agrees position on the ‘Invest EU’ regulation to boost EU competitiveness.

Today Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement to update EU water rules, adding new pollutants and strengthening monitoring and compliance.

President of the European Council António Costa delivered a speech at the high-level conference on the two-State solution in New York on 22 September 2025.

The Council prolonged the framework for restrictive measures in view of activities undermining the stability and political transition of Sudan, until 10 October 2026.

The Council today adopted a regulation to prevent plastic pellets losses across the supply chain and reduce microplastics pollution.

Council gives final green light to a set of updated rules aimed at improving the EU's response to non-sustainable fishing allowed by non-EU countries.

Joint communiqué - sixth trilateral meeting of the African Union, the European Union and the United Nations, New York, 21 September 2025.

O presidente do Conselho Europeu, António Costa, discursou na cerimónia de alto nível do Fórum Social Porto, no Porto (Portugal), a 19 de setembro de 2025.

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

Remarks by Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe on Eurogroup's work programme, economic outlook, progress on the digital euro, and G7 discussions.

The President of the European Council, António Costa, will travel to New York to represent the European Union at the 80th United Nations High Level Week between 21 and 25 September 2025.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 21 September – 28 September 2025.

EU heads of state or government will gather in Copenhagen, Denmark, to discuss about European defence and Ukraine.

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.