António Costa | The European Conservative

Demonstrators with shirts reading “Mercosur danger in our plates” wave at the EU Parliament building as farmers protest against the Mercosur free trade agreement on the day of a vote on a referral to the courts, in Strasbourg on January 21, 2026.

Brussels Determined to Bypass Parliament’s Mercosur Vote

Javier Villamor January 23, 2026

The European Parliament’s decision to refer the Mercosur agreement to the EU courts may ultimately pave the way for its provisional application—without safeguards.

President of the European Council António Costa (L) and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen talk during the signing ceremony of the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, in Asunción, Paraguay on January 17, 2026.

EU Considering Retaliatory Measures in Response to Possible U.S. Tariffs over Greenland

Rebeka Kis January 19, 2026

One option under consideration is a package of tariffs targeting approximately €93 billion worth of U.S. imports.

Seen through a video camera viewfinder, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to reporters after he and top Trump administration officials briefed Senators on U.S. military actions in Venezuela, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on January 7, 2026.

Showdown Expected as U.S. Plans European Visit About Greenland

Michael Curzon January 8, 2026

If recent events are anything to go by, Brussels will be effectively left out of the discussion and other continental leaders will be busy issuing statements.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico (C) waits for the arrival of the Ukrainian Prime Minister for their meeting in Košice, Slovakia, on October 17, 2025.

Fico to Costa: No to Financing Ukraine Military

Ildikó Bíró December 12, 2025

In a letter sent to the President of the European Council, the Slovak PM said he is “not in the position” to support any solution aimed at covering Ukraine’s military expenses for the coming years.

Europe Offers Warm but Hollow Words to Ukraine

Michael Curzon October 20, 2025

Officials make public pronouncements of support for Kyiv while saying behind closed doors that the power lies in Trump’s hands.

Ukraine War Latest Excuse for EU Centralisation

Michael Curzon October 2, 2025

Brussels is choosing to punish rather than listen to those insisting on a different approach.

Brussels Moves To Scrap Hungary’s Veto on Ukraine, All States at Risk

Javier Villamor October 1, 2025

A move sold as “modernisation” could dismantle the last defence states have in controlling who joins the EU.

Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico speaks during a joint press conference with Ukraine's President in Uzhhorod on September 5, 2025.

Slovakia to EU: Soften Green Targets or Forget New Sanctions

Javier Villamor September 12, 2025

Robert Fico says Brussels must balance climate goals with industrial survival before he will approve further measures against Moscow.

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (R) speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping (not pictured) during the opening remarks of the EU-China Summit at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on July 24, 2025.

EU-China Summit: Xi Says China, EU Must Deepen Trust, von der Leyen Urges “Real Solutions”

TEC News / AFP July 24, 2025

At the opening of the EU-China Summit on Thursday, the Chinese president stated that “there are no fundamental conflicts of interest” between China and the EU.”

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (L) and European Council President Antonio Costa in Brussels on July 14, 2025.

China-EU Talks: Trade Dispute and Ukraine Conflict in Focus

TEC News / AFP July 21, 2025

The EU’s leaders will head to Beijing on Thursday.

Tag: António Costa

Brussels Determined to Bypass Parliament’s Mercosur Vote

EU Considering Retaliatory Measures in Response to Possible U.S. Tariffs over Greenland

Showdown Expected as U.S. Plans European Visit About Greenland

Fico to Costa: No to Financing Ukraine Military

Europe Offers Warm but Hollow Words to Ukraine

Ukraine War Latest Excuse for EU Centralisation

Brussels Moves To Scrap Hungary’s Veto on Ukraine, All States at Risk

Slovakia to EU: Soften Green Targets or Forget New Sanctions

EU-China Summit: Xi Says China, EU Must Deepen Trust, von der Leyen Urges “Real Solutions”

China-EU Talks: Trade Dispute and Ukraine Conflict in Focus

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