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

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the unprovoked violation of the EU’s airspace by Russia.

Remarks by President António Costa at the joint press conference with Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz.

The press briefing ahead of the General Affairs Council will take place on Thursday, 11 September 2025 at 15.30.

Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda.

Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia, Evika Siliņa.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decisions concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria.

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In today’s edition: a Belgian legal paper calls for more conservative judges and a stricter asylum stance, one year on Ursula von der Leyen shows little progress on Draghi’s competitiveness blueprint, and Friedrich Merz vows ‘war’ on antisemitism at a synagogue commemoration

Western oil and gas fields decline more rapidly than those of the Middle East and Russia without ongoing investment

To safeguard Europe's competitiveness and resilience, the bloc must deepen its drive toward decarbonisation. Adopting the EU’s 90% CO2 reduction target will ensure European companies thrive in global markets for decades to come.

A lack of decent reception for asylum seekers is not the same as whipping, a legal expert wrote

Tobacco, food and alcohol are three big industries pushing against the EU plan

Either way, the UK’s 81% pledge will make the bloc look bad

This year’s SOTEU was the perfect opportunity to launch a bold new vision for Europe. Instead, we were offered the status quo with a lick of fresh paint. No political vision, just a shopping list of policies

Brussels and Jakarta are expected to conclude a free trade agreement in Indonesia next week

After ministers were confronted outside parliament, political leaders across Sweden call for stricter protest laws to curb escalating threats and disruptive behaviour

The proposal includes approximately €430 million for air defences, rocket artillery, combat vehicles and new warships

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Washington's energy chief Chris Wright speaks of 'strengthening US energy dominance' in Europe