#tourdescapitales
Thank you President NikosChristodoulides for the warm welcome back to Nicosia on my #TourdesCapitales. 🇨🇾 The Cyprus Presidency played a key role in the preparations for the EU’s next long-term budget. Now we need to accelerate the work towards an agreement before the end of 2026. Cyprus is a key bridge to the Middle East, a region that remains a priority for the EU. We are strengthening our relationship with partners in the region. I am looking forward to the summit we will hold with Gulf partners on 24 October. Finally, I reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to progress on the Cyprus issue, on the basis of the UNSC resolutions and international law. We are actively supporting António Guterres’s efforts to advance a negotiated settlement. Χαίρομαι που βρίσκομαι ξανά στην Κύπρο!
António Costa21,192 views • 1 month ago
With Nicușor Dan in Bucharest, on my #TourdesCapitales. 🇷🇴 We discussed the security situation on our Eastern border and the Black Sea, and I thanked Nicușor Dan and Romania for an unwavering commitment to Europe’s security. We agreed that Russia’s escalation will not weaken European unity – quite the opposite. We also focussed on our next long-term budget, which will strengthen Europe’s defence and security – as well as contributing to growth, prosperity, and competitiveness. Mă bucur să fiu în România!
António Costa20,079 views • 1 month ago
Very constructive meeting with Janez Janša, as I conclude the second week of my #TourdesCapitales in Ljubljana. 🇸🇮 A new geopolitical reality calls for a new approach to the next long-term EU budget, with a new structure and a new way of allocating our resources. Our timeline is clear - agree in 2026, legislate and prepare in 2027, deliver the funding in 2028. I commend and thank Slovenia for its steadfast support for enlargement. There is real momentum in this process. Reforms by candidates are paying off and must continue. ¡Lepo je obiskati Slovenijo!
António Costa18,938 views • 1 month ago
Very good discussion with Prime Minister GR Kyriakos Mitsotakis as I continue my #TourdesCapitales in Athens. 🇬🇷 The events of this summer, from the devastating wildfires and natural disasters to the impacts of the war in the Middle East and Russian hybrid attacks, have once again shown that Europe must be prepared to respond effectively to unforeseen challenges. That’s why we need to reach agreement this year on a long-term budget that gives us the capacity to act. Greece is in a strategic position in the Mediterranean and towards the Middle East. It was important for me to hear the Prime Minister’s perspective about the region. Χαίρομαι πολύ που είμαι στην Ελλάδα!
António Costa18,886 views • 1 month ago
A very good exchange with Robert Abela in Valletta as I continue my #TourdesCapitales 🇲🇹 Geopolitical developments in recent years have shown us one thing clearly: Europe needs to accelerate its path towards greater strategic autonomy. That’s why we need to ensure the security and affordability of our energy supply and agree a new long-term budget that gives us the capacity and flexibility to respond to challenges. Xi pjaċir, qiegħed Malta!
António Costa14,853 views • 26 days ago
Thank you, dear Prime Minister Rumen Radev, for our very useful exchange of views in Sofia, on my #TourdesCapitales. 🇧🇬 We discussed the next long-term EU budget, how to accelerate our work to reduce energy costs for citizens and industry, and our efforts to build a more resilient, competitive and secure Europe. We also discussed Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine and Russia’s dangerous escalation. Удоволствие е да съм в България!
António Costa17,422 views • 1 month ago
With Andrej Babiš in Prague 🇨🇿 as I finish up the first week of my #TourdesCapitales. We discussed the EU’s enlargement, competitiveness and our next long-term budget. Protecting the future of our industries is also a matter of strengthening Europe’s security - and affordable energy is a fundamental component for Europe’s competitiveness. This is one of the main objectives of our “One Europe, One Market” agenda. Je skvělé být v Česku!
António Costa16,209 views • 1 month ago
Great to meet with Prime Minister Robert Fico 🇸🇰 today, as I began my second annual #TourdesCapitales in Bratislava 🇸🇰. Europe’s strength comes from our unity, built on the basis of all 27 national positions. In my meetings with European leaders in the coming weeks I will listen and share my plans for the months ahead. Je fajn byť na Slovensku!
António Costa16,165 views • 1 month ago
