António Costa (@eucopresident) on X (original) (raw)

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  Just had a good talk with Apple CEO
  @tim_cook
  about child safety online, and about AI and innovation. The EU has strong rules in place to ensure a high level of safety, security and privacy for minors in digital platforms. But we need to do more. EU leaders and the European
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  Europe’s prosperity and social model are rooted in the competitiveness of our economy – that’s why we’ve made 2026 the year of EU competitiveness. Today I held a videoconference with CEOs of European telecom operators to hear how they are investing in innovation, digital
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  Today, the European Union took a major step forward. All member states agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova. At the first intergovernmental conference on Monday, we will open the cluster on fundamentals; the backbone of the accession
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  Today, I spoke with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to express the EU’s full solidarity with Bahrain following the latest attacks by Iran. These unjustified attacks by Iran continue to risk further destabilising the region and must stop. The EU urgently calls for
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  Thank you President
  @EmmanuelMacron
  for bringing together major global economies for an important dialogue on how to ensure balanced global growth. Excessive macroeconomic imbalances threaten growth and create economic and financial risks. The EU, as one of the world’s major
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  Norway is one of the EU's closest partners and friends, and it’s always a pleasure to welcome Prime Minister
  @jonasgahrstore
  to Brussels. We discussed EU-Norway relations and current geopolitical developments. We focused in particular on our European response to Russia’s war of
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  Next week, the European Council will address several crucial issues for our citizens and our companies, including competitiveness and global economic challenges, the EU’s next long term budget, as well as Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. My invitation letter to EU
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  The EU and Republic of Korea are strengthening our Strategic Partnership – to cooperate more on security, trade, the economy and industrial policy. We are working together for the prosperity and security of our citizens.
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  Today’s EU-Republic of Korea summit brought our strategic partnership forward in all its dimensions. A partnership that delivers benefits on both sides - for our people and our economies.
• António Costa reposted
  
  NOW ONLINE: Joint Statement following the 11th European Union – Republic of Korea Summit 🇪🇺🇰🇷↓
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  Welcome to Brussels, dear President
  @Jaemyung_Lee
  . The Republic of Korea is a strategic partner for the EU. We are united in our shared commitment to democracy, the rules of law and fair trade. I look forward to further deepening our cooperation at today’s summit.
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  This morning, I spoke with Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Hamad Al-Sabah, to express Europe’s full solidarity with Kuwait following the latest attacks by Iran and its proxies. Diplomacy is the only way to achieve security and stability in the Middle East - the EU calls on
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  Today we celebrate Portugal, its culture, its long and rich history, and its strong commitment to the European project. Feliz Dia de Portugal! 🇵🇹