EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Press statement by President Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Estonia, Kristen Michal

   European Council President, António Costa, had a meeting with Prime Minister of Estonia, Kristen Michal, on 25 August 2026, in Tallinn, Estonia. The meeting is part of President Costa's annual "Tour des Capitales".

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

   European Council President, António Costa, had a meeting with Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico, on 25 August 2026, in Bratislava, Slovakia. The meeting is part of President Costa's annual "Tour des Capitales".

3. Listening to Europe, building its future - op-ed article by President Costa

   President of the European Council, António Costa, wrote an op-ed outlining his annual "Tour des Capitales". The President will meet EU leaders in their home countries to discuss shared priorities, strengthen cooperation and help shape the EU agenda for the months ahead.

4. Opening remarks by President António Costa at the meeting with President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy

   European Council President António Costa met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 24 August 2026.

5. Speech by President António Costa at the ceremony of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence

   President of the European Council, António Costa, travelled to Kyiv (Ukraine) to attend the ceremony of Ukraine’s Independence Day, where he delivered a speech.