The Portuguese will become President of the European Council this Sunday. Among his challenges: developing a harmonious relationship with Ursula von der Leyen.
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Deputy Head of the International Division
By Véronique LamquinPublished on 11/29/2024 at 9:10 p.m.
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Au work! » Antonio Costa concluded his inauguration speech as President of the European Council, with the same words as Ursula von der Leyen, on Wednesday in Strasbourg. Obviously, given the emergencies for the Union, both on its territory and beyond its borders. The expression, also, of his alignment with the President of the Commission, who listened to him, in the front row… “Together, we are Team Europe”, insisted the former Portuguese Prime Minister. And, subliminally, he marks a difference with Charles Michel.
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