EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference following the Leaders' meeting with President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen and President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg

   President of the European Council, António Costa, addressed the press following the Leaders meeting with President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen and President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, in the margins of the G20 summit in Johannesburg (South Africa), on 20 November 2025.

2. Joint press statement by Presidents Costa, von der Leyen and Ramaphosa following the EU-South Africa Leaders’ meeting

   President of the European Council, António Costa, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen and President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, met in Johannesburg (South Africa), on 20 November 2025. They issued a joint press statement.

3. One Sea, one Pact, one Future: Council approves conclusions on the Pact for the Mediterranean

   The Council approved conclusions on the Pact for the Mediterranean, a strategic EU initiative marking an ambitious step forward in deepening cooperation and reinforcing the EU’s relations with its southern Mediterranean partners.

4. Sudan: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union

   The European Union issued a statement condemning in the strongest terms the grave and ongoing atrocities perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, including following the seizure of the city of El Fasher.

5. Council approves conclusions on a strategy for the EU’s engagement in global digital affairs

   The Council approved conclusions on the EU’s international digital strategy to boost its global digital leadership and strengthen key digital partnerships.