EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Joint statement by the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, the United Kingdom, the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission after a meeting with President Maia Sandu of Moldova (16 May 2025)

   The leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, the United Kingdom, together with European Council and European Commission Presidents met with President of Moldova and reaffirmed their strong and united support for Moldova and its European future.

2. Forward look: 19 May - 1 June 2025

   Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.

3. International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union

   The EU issued a statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia condemning discrimination and violence and reaffirming its strong commitment to respect, protect and fulfill the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights by all LGBTI persons.

4. Weekly schedule of President António Costa

   Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 19–25 May 2025

5. Opening remarks by President António Costa at the meeting of the European Political Community in Tirana

   On 16 May, European Council President António Costa was in Tirana, Albania to co-host the sixth meeting of the European Political Community summit. In his opening remarks, he called for a united European response to the growing global challenges to peace, international law and multilateralism. He also reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to being a reliable partner in building a 'new Europe in a new world.'