EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Remarks by Kyriakos Pierrakakis following the Eurogroup meeting of 19 January 2026

   Remarks by Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis on Bulgaria’s euro adoption, the Eurogroup’s work on euro area priorities, global economic challenges discussed at G7 level, and the endorsement on a candidate for ECB Vice-President.

2. Media accreditation for the Informal meeting of the members of the European Council on 22 January 2026

   Information about accreditation requirements for the Informal meeting of the members of the European Council taking place in Brussels on 22 January 2026

3. Statement by President Costa on Greenland

   The President of the European Council, António Costa, issued a statement on Greenland.

4. Joint statement by President Costa and by President von der Leyen on Greenland

   President of the European Council, António Costa, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, issued a joint statement on Greenland.

5. Speech by President António Costa at the signing ceremony for the EU-Mercosur agreements

   On 17 January 2026, President António Costa travelled to Asunción, Paraguay, to attend the signing ceremony for the EU-Mercosur agreements, where he delivered a speech.