António Costa is the President of the European Council. This page tracks publications from this office and sourced personal appearances — 46 source records across 10 days — compiled automatically from the linked source and updated daily.
- Office: President of the European Council
- Country: 🇪🇺 European Union
- Office base: Brussels (not current location)
- Latest entry: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Overseas days tracked: 0
- Tracking since: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Born: 1961 (age 65)
- On X: @antoniocostapm
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- Source: Council of the EU / European Council — Press releases
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Costa today
Public schedule for . Current physical location is not established by the available sources. No sourced, dated appearance is available for today. This may reflect a collection gap or a source that publishes news instead of a diary. Latest office publication (2026-10-23): EU-Western Balkans summit to take place in Brussels on 25 November.
This week’s sourced appearances
No dated appearances are available for 2026-10-25 to 2026-10-31. Check source coverage or inspect the latest office publications below.
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Meetings & interactions with other leaders
- Sep 15, 2026 — Giorgia Meloni: Source-reported in person meeting: Meeting with the President of the European Council
- Aug 25, 2026 — Kristen Michal: Source-reported in person meeting: Michal: Next EU budget must reflect the greater security burden faced by eastern border countries
- Aug 23, 2026 — Andy Burnham: Source-reported in person meeting: PM meeting with President Costa of the European Council: 23 August 2026
Recent office records & appearances
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Friday, October 23, 2026
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EU-Western Balkans summit to take place in Brussels on 25 November
EU and Western Balkans leaders will meet in Brussels on 25 November. The Summit will highlight the strategic importance of the relations between the EU and the Western Balkans. The President of the European Council will represent the EU at
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- 2026-10-23T10:00:00+00:00
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Press briefing - EU-Canada summit of 29-30 October 2026
The press briefing will take place on Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 10:30.
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- 2026-10-23T16:00:00+00:00
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Media advisory - Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 26-27 October 2026
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
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- 2026-10-23T16:35:00+00:00
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Speech by President António Costa to the Hungarian National Assembly on the 70th anniversary of the Hungarian revolution of 1956
On 23 October 2026, European Council President António Costa travelled to Budapest and delivered a speech to the Hungarian National Assembly on the 70th anniversary of the Hungarian revolution of 1956.
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- 2026-10-23T15:30:00+00:00
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Weekly schedule of President António Costa
Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 26 October-1 November 2026.
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- 2026-10-23T17:00:00+00:00
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EU Inc: Council adopts position on a new EU corporate law for innovative companies
Council adopts its negotiating position on the regulation to create a 28th regime corporate legal framework, EU inc.
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- 2026-10-23T11:39:00+00:00
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Presentation of letters of credence to the President of the European Council António Costa and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen
President Costa and President von der Leyen received letters of credence from nineteen new Ambassadors to the European Union.
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- 2026-10-22T11:00:00+00:00
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Joint press release following General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Tô Lâm’s visit to the European Council and the European Commission
On 22 October 2026, European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held talks with President of Viet Nam Tô Lâm in Brussels on bilateral cooperation, regional security and global challenges.
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- 2026-10-22T16:20:00+00:00
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Simplification: Council agrees negotiating stance to cut red tape for small packaging producers
Council agrees negotiating position on proposal for a regulation suspending extended producer responsibility.
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- 2026-10-21T17:40:00+00:00
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Report by President António Costa to the European Parliament plenary session
European Council President António Costa debriefed the European Parliament plenary in Strasbourg on the discussions held during the European Council meeting of 15 and 16 October 2026.
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- 2026-10-21T10:25:00+00:00
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ETS market stability reserve: Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement on targeted amendment
The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on amending the rules on the invalidation of allowances in the market stability reserve, in order to increase long-term market liquidity and predictability within its e
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- 2026-10-21T11:49:00+00:00
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Digital rulebook: Council agrees position to simplify data protection, privacy and cyber reporting rules
Simplification: Council agrees position to streamline EU’s data, privacy and cyber reporting rules.
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- 2026-10-21T17:30:00+00:00
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Libya/Türkiye: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the ratification of the Libya-Türkiye MoU by Libya’s House of Representatives
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the ratification of the Libya-Türkiye MoU by Libya’s House of Representatives.
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- 2026-10-21T18:54:00+00:00
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Press briefing - Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 26-27 October 2026
Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Agriculture and Fisheries Council will take place on 23 October 2026 at 13:00.
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- 2026-10-21T11:00:00+00:00
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Savings and investments union: Council and Parliament strike deal to revitalise the EU’s securitisation market
The Council and the Parliament agreed new rules to revitalise the EU’s securitisation market - an integral part of the savings and investments union (SIU) and the ‘One Europe, One Market’ roadmap to boost economic growth.
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- 2026-10-21T23:17:00+00:00
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Joint statement by the President of the European Council António Costa and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen
Joint statement by the President of the European Council António Costa and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
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- 2026-10-20T21:30:00+00:00
- Supporting evidence
- Joint statement by the President of the European Council António Costa and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. Joint statement by the President of the European Council António Costa and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
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Council and Parliament strike deal on updated measures to support organic farming in the EU
The Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on simpler and clearer rules on the production, labelling, certification and trade of organic products.
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- 2026-10-20T12:20:00+00:00
Monday, October 19, 2026
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MFF 2028-2034: Council agrees position on the common market organisation for agricultural products
Council reaches partial negotiating position on an updated set of rules governing the common market organisation for agricultural products in the framework of the negotiations on the post-2027 MFF.
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- 2026-10-19T11:32:00+00:00
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EU Integrated Resolve 2026 Exercise: Enhancing EU Crisis Response Coordination
The European Union is carrying out the 2026 edition of its crisis management exercise - EU Integrated Resolve (EU IR26).
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- 2026-10-19T14:00:00+00:00
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Council greenlights measures to protect workers from exposure to hazardous substances
The Council of the EU has adopted a set of revised rules aimed at protecting workers in the EU from exposure to hazardous substances that could cause illnesses such as cancer or asthma.
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- 2026-10-19T09:44:00+00:00
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European Peace Facility: Council adopts assistance measure to support defence capacities of Nigeria
The Council has adopted the first bilateral assistance measure under the European Peace Facility, worth €20 million, to support the Nigerian armed forces.
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- 2026-10-19T13:40:00+00:00
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A place to call home: Council adopts recommendation on addressing housing exclusion and homelessness
The Council has adopted a recommendation setting out a person-centred, housing-led approach to preventing housing exclusion, including homelessness, in the EU.
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- 2026-10-19T11:50:00+00:00
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Human rights: EU appoints a new Special Representative
The Council has appointed Ilze Brands Kehris as EU Special Representative for Human Rights, from 19 October 2026 to 29 February 2028.
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- 2026-10-19T13:35:00+00:00
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Council calls for greater equality to boost EU competitiveness
The Council has approved conclusions calling for greater efforts to boost equality as a means of strengthening economic growth and competitiveness in Europe.
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- 2026-10-19T09:55:00+00:00
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One-year badge 2026 - accreditation is open
Information about accreditation requirements for the one-year badge (2026)
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- 2026-10-19T14:40:00+00:00
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UPDATED Media advisory - Accreditation for the Special European Council, 26-27 November 2026 and the EU-Western Balkans summit, 25 November 2026
The Special European Council will take place on 26 and 27 November 2026 in the Europa building in Brussels. It will be preceded by the EU-Western Balkans summit on 25 November 2026.
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- 2026-10-23T11:30:00+00:00
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Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Forward look: 26 October - 8 November 2026
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.
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- 2026-10-23T17:00:00+00:00
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Friday, October 16, 2026
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Remarks by President António Costa at the joint doorstep with Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ursula von der Leyen
Before the start of the second day of the European Council meeting of 15-16 October 2026, European Council President, António Costa, European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen and President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, addresse
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- 2026-10-16T09:55:00+00:00
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Media advisory - Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs (Employment and social policy) Council of 19 October 2026
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
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- 2026-10-16T18:10:00+00:00
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Weekly schedule of President António Costa
Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 19-25 October 2026.
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- 2026-10-16T20:30:00+00:00
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European Council conclusions, 15 and 16 October 2026
On 15 and 16 October, the European Council adopted conclusions on competitiveness, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, the next multiannual financial framework, the Middle East, European defence and security, migration, enlargement and reform
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- 2026-10-16T20:10:00+00:00
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Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference following the European Council meeting of 15-16 October 2026
During the press conference held after at the end of the European Council meeting of 15-16 October 2026, President António Costa presented the main results of the discussions on competitiveness and energy prices, trade, the next multiannual
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European Council conclusions on competitiveness, the next multiannual financial framework and enlargement and reforms
On 15 October, the European Council adopted conclusions on competitiveness, the next multiannual financial framework and enlargement and reforms.
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- 2026-10-16T00:40:00+00:00
Thursday, October 15, 2026
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President of the Eurogroup, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, discusses “How to raise Europe’s productivity” with the Atlantic Council at the IMF meetings in Bangkok
President of the Eurogroup, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, discussed “How to raise Europe’s productivity” with the Atlantic Council at the IMF meetings in Bangkok
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- 2026-10-15T18:15:00+00:00
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Press briefing - Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Employment and social policy) of 19 October 2026
Press briefing ahead of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Employment and social policy) will take place on 16 October at 17:00. The briefing will be "off the record".
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- 2026-10-15T12:40:00+00:00
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Closing loopholes: Council lists individuals and entities for circumventing EU sanctions
The Council has adopted restrictive measures against three individuals and nine entities involved in the import of sanctioned goods to Russia, and in the circumvention of sanctions related to oil and financial transactions.
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- 2026-10-15T17:50:00+00:00
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Rescheduling of the EU-GCC Summit
The second Summit between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council, originally planned for 24 October 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has been postponed. A new date will be announced in due course.
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- 2026-10-15T12:00:00+00:00
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Steady progress on the 'One Europe, One Market' Roadmap
In their second review of the joint declaration and roadmap, designed to boost economic growth, the EU institutions reaffirmed their commitment to timely delivery.
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- 2026-10-15T11:20:00+00:00
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference following the Tripartite Social Summit
Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference following the Tripartite Social Summit on 14 October 2026.
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- 2026-10-14T17:53:00+00:00
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Main messages from the Tripartite Social Summit of 14 October 2026
EU leaders and social partners met in Brussels for the Tripartite Social Summit, a twice-yearly forum for dialogue that brings together the leaders of the EU institutions and the European social partners. Today’s discussion focused on ‘Driv
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- 2026-10-14T17:55:00+00:00
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Palestine*: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the postponement of elections
The High Representative issued a statement on behalf of the European Union on the postponement of elections in Palestine.
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- 2026-10-14T13:30:00+00:00
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Media advisory - European Council meeting of 15-16 October 2026
Approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
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- 2026-10-14T19:00:00+00:00
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Eurogroup President Pierrakakis attends the Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand
Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis will represent the Eurogroup at the Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand.
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- 2026-10-13T15:00:00+00:00
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Enlargement: EU and Moldova start negotiations on internal market, competitiveness and inclusive growth
The EU and Moldova opened negotiations on the EU acquis related to internal market, competitiveness and inclusive growth.
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- 2026-10-13T21:22:00+00:00
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Enlargement: EU opens accession negotiations with Ukraine on internal market, competitiveness and inclusive growth
The EU and Ukraine opened negotiations on the EU acquis related to internal market, competitiveness and inclusive growth.
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- 2026-10-13T19:26:00+00:00
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Enlargement: Albania and EU provisionally close negotiations on enterprise and industrial policy
The EU and Albania provisionally closedaccession negotiations on enterprise and industrial policy (chapter 20).
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- 2026-10-13T18:35:00+00:00
Publishing activity
- Transparency rank: #102 of 423 measurable sources
- Timed entries: 0% of published source records carry a time of day, not just a date
- Overseas share: 0 of 10 tracked days (0%) were flagged as overseas travel
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Frequently asked questions
Who is António Costa?
António Costa is the President of the European Council, based in Brussels, European Union.
Where is Costa today?
Current physical location is not established by the available sources. Office publications and dated appearances are distinguished on this page.
What is on Costa's schedule most recently?
The latest published entry is Friday, October 23, 2026: EU-Western Balkans summit to take place in Brussels on 25 November; Press briefing - EU-Canada summit of 29-30 October 2026; Media advisory - Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 26-27 October 2026.
Which other leaders has Costa met or called?
3 confirmed meeting/call cases are detected in the tracking window, including Giorgia Meloni, Kristen Michal, Andy Burnham. Each requires an explicit official meeting or call readout; corroboration is stated separately.
Where does this schedule come from?
It is compiled automatically from Council of the EU / European Council — Press releases, the configured source. Source type and retrieval health are shown above.
How often does Costa's schedule update?
The collector checks Council of the EU / European Council — Press releases daily. Current status: Fresh source, and the most recent published entry is dated Friday, October 23, 2026. 10 days and 46 source records are tracked so far, and each one links back to the original official source so you can verify it.
Content updated · sources and retrieval health are documented on the coverage dashboard.