Both Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen consider it likely that Montenegro will become the 28th EU member state by 2028, with the countdown to accession already underway.

Since Luís Montenegro became Prime Minister, Portugal has seen an average of 2.5 strike notices per day, a figure lower than the 3.6 per day during António Costa's last government.

António Costa e Silva dedicates his travels to exploring artistic and heritage testimonies of ancient civilizations across Asia and Africa, driven by his fascination with the ancient world.

Portugal's Chega party is advocating for former government officials, including António Costa, to provide oral testimony rather than written depositions in the 'Influencer' inquiry. The party aims to revoke the option for written statements from ex-governors in such investigations.

A Portuguese news outlet criticizes the Finance Minister, José Luís Carneiro, and António Costa, accusing the state of 'throwing money out the window' and referencing past actions.

Portuguese columnists José Manuel Fernandes and Jorge Fernandes delve into the recent prominence of political figures André Ventura and António Costa.

The Portuguese political party Chega plans to propose a parliamentary inquiry commission into 'Operação Influencer'. The party also intends to summon former Prime Minister António Costa to testify.

Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa stated that the EU will not condone 'disruptive unilateralism' from the US or violations of international law, advocating for stronger defense partnerships in a multipolar world.

António Costa stated that he only testified voluntarily two years ago in the Operation Influencer process and emphasized that he is unaware of what has happened since then, refusing further comment on the wiretaps.

Wiretaps revealed by CNN contradict former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa and his friend Lacerda Machado, showing Costa was informed about the "extraordinary dynamic" of the Start Campus project on Christmas Eve 2022.

Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa condemned a major Russian attack on Ukraine that killed at least 16 people. This assault was notable as the first significant Russian action following the Easter truce.

Despite accusations of dictatorship in Guinea-Bissau, deposed President Embaló has been met with significant international courtesy, including a meeting with António Costa in Brussels.

The President of the European Council, António Costa, has stated that attacks targeting civilian populations are illegal under international law.

Iran has cleared the passage of six Bangladesh ships, as Türkiye continues to seek Iran's permission for 11 Turkish-owned ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa has also urged Iran to de-escalate tensions and respect international law in the critical waterway.

EU Council President António Costa stated that dialogue with Russia is necessary, though not yet, ahead of a summit in Brussels, and expressed expectations that Hungary will cease blocking EU loans to Ukraine.

António Costa diz que EUA e Israel têm um objetivo que não é claro e mostra-se preocupado com as consequências humanitárias do conflito, bem como com o impactos dos custos de energia.

European Council President António Costa is visiting Latvia.

Alberto Gonçalves comenta as declarações de António Costa sobre a guerra no Irão.

El ministro Albares advierte que España se identifica “plenamente” con la posición del presidente del Consejo Europeo, António Costa, y anuncia que ya ha repatriado a 6.000 ciudadanos de los países…

The President of the European Council, António Costa, has defended a rules-based international order, rebuking what he perceives as a shift in approach by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding freedom and human rights.

O presidente do Conselho Europeu, António Costa, reafirmou o compromisso da UE "com os princípios do direito internacional e com a ordem internacional baseada em normas em todo o mundo".

European Council President António Costa reminisced about his 'very happy' cohabitation with Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, making an allusion to the 'irritating optimist' during Marcelo's farewell visit to the EU.

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and Prime Minister António Costa are meeting in Brussels, marking their last high-level encounter before Marcelo ceases functions.

Presidente da Comissão Europeia anunciou mais apoio militar e um novo pacote energético. António Costa diz que Kiev pode esperar “avanços significativos” no processo de adesão.

António Costa e Ursula von der Leyen deslocam-se a Kiev esta terça-feira para assinalar o quarto aniversário da guerra.

De hade hoppats komma med gåvor i form av ett nytt sanktionspaket och klarhet kring EU:s miljardlån. Men när EU-topparna Ursula von der Leyen och António Costa besöker Kiev på fyraårsdagen av det rysk

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti met with European Council President António Costa in Pristina, assessing significant progress in Kosovo's reforms.

In Portugal, the government of António Costa ended the representativeness condition for extension ordinances, leading to a 'free-riding' phenomenon that reduces incentives for union membership.

Ireland's Taoiseach has written to the President of the European Council, António Costa, requesting that Israel's treatment of EU citizens from the Global Sumud Flotilla be added to the agenda of the upcoming EU summit.

The article criticizes António Costa's governments, stating that the divergence between prices and incomes in Portugal began and continuously worsened during his tenure starting in 2016.

André Ventura criticized the Portuguese government for failing to combat rising prices and accused Prime Minister António Costa of lying to the public regarding the 'Influencer' process.

Portuguese political parties Chega and Iniciativa Liberal (IL) have accused former Prime Minister António Costa of lying regarding 'Operation Influencer', following revelations from an intercepted con

The Portuguese Public Prosecutor's office has acknowledged that the pace of 'Operation Influencer' is not ideal but cited reasons for it. This comes as former Prime Minister António Costa stated he ne

In a debate with Eduardo Cabrita, Rui Rocha claimed that the former minister absorbed all criticism, diverting it from other incompetent officials. The article also mentions Sánchez's embrace of Portu

Socialist leaders from around the world, including António Costa, José Luís Carneiro, Lula, and Pedro Sánchez, are meeting in Barcelona. The organization aims for the gathering to be a 'starting point' for progressives globally and a counterpoint to the far-right.

Predseda Európskej rady António Costa pripomína zákaz útokov na civilnú infraštruktúru počas vojny. Reaguje na hrozby Donalda Trumpa voči Iránu.

European Council President António Costa issued a warning that any attacks targeting civilian infrastructure, particularly energy facilities, are considered 'illegal' and 'unacceptable'.

European Council President António Costa sent a message in Greek on 'X' (formerly Twitter) for March 25th, Greek Independence Day, honoring the country's history and indomitable spirit.

Ahead of a crucial summit, EU Council President António Costa stated that dialogue with Russia is necessary, but the time is not yet right for such discussions.

The President of the European Council, António Costa, is confident that EU leaders will approve support measures to address the high energy prices.

An opinion piece explores the reasons behind the divergence between Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa, seeking to understand which of their positions is preferable for Europe.

Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa highlighted the increasing importance of the EU's partnership with Azerbaijan, particularly in the context of energy security, and stated the EU's willingness to invest in Azerbaijan's energy transition.

Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa stated that the European Union's global vision is a strategic asset in a world marked by polarization and fragmentation.

Romanian President Nicușor Dan held discussions with António Costa, President of the European Council, to align priorities ahead of an upcoming Brussels summit.

Kyriakos Pierrakakis, President of the Eurogroup, met with European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and ECB President Christine Lagarde in Brussels to discuss the main axes of the upcoming EU Summit on March 19.

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa visited EU institutions in Brussels alongside former Prime Minister António Costa, emphasizing their shared 'European dream' before leaving office.

Esta terça-feira assinalam-se 4 anos da invasão da Ucrânia. António Costa esteve com Zelensky e reiterou o apoio da UE à Ucrânia e criticar os esforços mal sucedidos de Trump para a alcançar a paz.

Viktor Orbán responded to António Costa's request to adhere to his December decision on EU aid for Ukraine and support sanctions against Russia, stating it's impossible to pretend nothing happened after he backtracked on these commitments.

António Costa, President of the European Council, has sent a letter to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, urging him to respect decisions made within the European Council.

Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa has called on Kosovo to prioritize political stability and commit to dialogue with Serbia. He emphasized the need for strong institutions capable of implementing reforms in Pristina.

Predsjednik Evropskog vijeća António Costa sutra započinje posjetu zapadnom Balkanu kako bi se sastao s liderima iz regije i kopredsjedavao Samitom EU

António Costa reportedly utilized a legal exception to directly contract Duarte Moral for intellectual work, circumventing public tender rules that would typically apply given the value involved.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European Council President António Costa held discussions on Europe's role in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine and the country's progress towards EU integration.

The president of Chega criticized the PSD for refusing an inquiry commission with "frivolous reasons" and announced plans to use a potestative mechanism in the next legislative session to investigate António Costa's role.

The article discusses António Costa's nearly half-year mandate in a high European position and the evolving relationship between Hungary and Brussels.

Alberto Gonçalves provides commentary on Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa's recent statements concerning the challenges faced by young people in accessing housing.

The President of the European Council, António Costa, stated that the EU must take 'good note' of the official US doctrine and act accordingly, without ignoring signals from Washington, emphasizing that Europe needs 'nerves of steel' with the US.

António Costa Silva, former Portuguese Minister of Economy, criticized the excessive bureaucracy in Portugal, describing the state as 'an elephant that grew with patches,' and predicted a supply crisi

Duarte Cordeiro is seen as the most consensual name for the post-Carneiro period in Portuguese politics, despite some lamenting his closeness to António Costa.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is scheduled to meet with Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa at 7 PM. The meeting will likely cover bilateral relations and European affairs.

European Council President António Costa stated that only a diplomatic solution would end the war with Iran, while also condemning attacks on civilian targets as illegal.

An opinion piece criticizes former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa, alleging his private diplomatic actions, particularly with 'Sissoco,' contradict the principles of democratic rule of law.

The Portuguese government states that accumulated fuel tax support amounts to 19-20 cents, with more than half of these measures having been decided during the tenure of the previous Socialist Party government under António Costa.

António Costa, head of the European Council, stated that EU expansion to the Western Balkans, Ukraine, and Moldova remains a top priority, but candidate countries must undertake significant reforms.

António Costa emphasized the strong partnership between the European Union and Mozambique following a meeting with Chapo.

The EU Commission is set to present measures to reduce energy prices ahead of an upcoming EU summit, as announced by EU President António Costa.

Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis sent a letter to European Council President António Costa ahead of the March 19 Euro Summit, affirming the Eurozone's fundamental stability but acknowledging persistent uncertainty.

António Costa, head of the European Council, stated that EU enlargement remains a priority, with Moldova, Ukraine, and Western Balkan countries part of the process, urging preparation for the next expansion.

Europos Vadovų Tarybos pirmininkas António Costa paragino ieškoti diplomatinių būtų išspręsti šiuo metu Artimuosiuose Rytuose vykstantį konfliktą ir įspėjo, kad Rusija kol kas yra vienintelė, kuriai…

Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa will visit Baku to discuss energy cooperation and the ongoing war, emphasizing Azerbaijan's strategic importance to the EU.

Greece's Minister of National Economy and Finance and Eurogroup President, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, is in Brussels for meetings with European Council President António Costa, Ursula von der Leyen, and Christine Lagarde ahead of the Euro Summit.

Jorge Seguro Sanches, a former Secretary of State under António Costa, has been appointed to head the Directorate-General for the Consumer, following a public competition opened in 2024.

Vladimir Putin deu uma grande entrevista que "enche" manchetes na imprensa russa. Mas há referências a declarações de António Costa sobre o aniversário da guerra na Ucrânia.

Em entrevista exclusiva ao PÚBLICO, o presidente do Conselho Europeu, a caminho de Kiev, diz que a “guerra na Ucrânia já transformou a União Europeia”.

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European Council President António Costa has written a letter to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán indicating that Kyiv's account of the suspension of Russian oil supplies to Hungary differs from Budapest's, but this should not serve as grounds for blocking the EU's €90 billion loan to Ukraine.