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António Costa
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President of the European Council (@EUCouncil)
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Joined September 2010
In my call with @daniel_chapo24, the President of Mozambique, I commended his engagement in the internal political dialogue. The EU will continue to work closely with Mozambique to help stabilise the security situation in Cabo Delgado and implement the ongoing governance.
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Sanctioning the ICC threatens the Court’s independence and undermines the international criminal justice system as a whole.
Today I met with Judge Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court. The ICC plays an essential role in delivering justice to the victims of some of the world’s most horrific crimes. Independence and impartiality are crucial characteristics of the Court’s
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Very important meeting with @FilippoGrandi , UN High Commissioner for @Refugees. The agency’s work in ensuring the protection of people and the good management of refugee flows is essential for the European stability. Its activity should be fully supported in these dire times.
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RT @EUCouncil: The European flags in front of our building are flying at half-mast following the tragic incident in Örebro, Sweden. Our th….
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Deeply shocked and saddened by the attack at Risbergska School in Örebro. My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all those affected by this senseless act of violence. Standing in solidarity with Sweden in this difficult time.
Det är med sorg jag har fått information om det fruktansvärda våldsdådet i Örebro. Mina tankar är hos de som har drabbats och deras anhöriga. Det är en mycket smärtsam dag för hela Sverige. Mina tankar är också hos alla dem vars vanliga skoldag utbyttes mot skräck. Att vara.
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I had a good talk with @GilbertFHoungbo. Together with @ilo, we are reiterating the central role of social dialogue for economic development and social progress. This shared value is a powerful mechanism to promote decent work for all citizens, in Europe and globally.
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Confident, collected, creative. This is how the EU should approach a difficult world. This is how the EU will succeed. #EUDiplomacy.
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Looking forward to the UK-EU summit on 19 May to be held in the United Kingdom. Yesterday’s meeting with @Keir_Starmer confirmed a new positive energy in our relations and a clear interest in close cooperation.
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A lot has been done already on European defence. But we need to do more. We need to do it better, stronger, faster. And we need to do it together. Now, the time has come to make choices and take decisions. #EgmontRetreat
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Press conference with @vonderleyen and @donaldtusk following the informal EU leaders’ meeting on defence #EgmontRetreat
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Follow live: my statement ahead of the informal EU leaders’ meeting on defence #EgmontRetreat
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Congratulations @Bart_DeWever for your appointment as Belgium’s new Prime Minister. Wishing you success in leading the new government and looking forward to a strong cooperation on EU matters. Delighted to welcome you today for your first meeting with all EU leaders at Palais.
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