France & António Costa
28 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026
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International
France: France co-chaired the summit and pledged new interceptor missiles, reinforcing its role as a key Ukraine supporter. This may benefit its defense industry.
António Costa: Costa announced the EU's 6.1 billion euro military aid release, representing the EU's financial commitment.
Aug 23, 2026 · 8 articles
International
France: Pledged support and licensed missile technology, reinforcing its role in European defense cooperation.
António Costa: Attended Kyiv meeting, representing the European Council in support of Ukraine.
Aug 24, 2026 · 14 articles
International
France: France condemned the sanctions and expressed solidarity with the ICC, supporting judicial independence.
António Costa: As European Council President, he joined in supporting the ICC, aligning the EU's position.
Jul 13, 2026 · 277 articles
International
France: France, as co-developer of SCALP, is involved in plans for local production in Ukraine. Macron was expected to join the Coalition of the willing meeting.
António Costa: Costa represented the European Union at the celebrations, reaffirming EU support for Ukraine. He received the Order of Europe on behalf of EU leaders.
Aug 24, 2026 · 30 articles
International
France: France had 37 citizens on the flotilla, with five hospitalized and some alleging sexual violence, leading to condemnation of Israel's actions.
António Costa: António Costa, European Council President, expressed being 'appalled' by the treatment of activists and called for their immediate release, reinforcing the European Union's condemnation.
May 11, 2026 · 183 articles
International
France: France summoned Israeli diplomats over concerns about the treatment of flotilla activists and in protest of Itamar Ben-Gvir's actions, indicating diplomatic disapproval.
António Costa: António Costa, European Council President, expressed being 'appalled' by Itamar Ben-Gvir's treatment of aid flotilla members and called for their immediate release.
May 18, 2026 · 347 articles
International
France: As the G7 host, France is a key driver behind the critical minerals initiative, pushing for a statement and measures to reduce reliance on China, and advocating for a G7-led trading bloc.
António Costa: António Costa, European Council President, attended the G7 summit, representing the European Union's involvement in the critical minerals discussions.
Jun 15, 2026 · 34 articles
International
France: Tightened border checks with Spain, supported EU response.
António Costa: EU Council President; received joint letter.
Apr 08, 2026 · 300 articles
Domestic
France: France, through President Emmanuel Macron, openly supported Nikol Pashinyan's government and its efforts to deepen ties with Europe, indicating a positive stance on Armenia's Western pivot.
António Costa: António Costa, President of the European Council, congratulated Nikol Pashinyan, emphasizing the strengthening links and new opportunities between the EU and Armenia in energy, trade, and digitalization.
May 19, 2026 · 135 articles
Domestic
France: Macron congratulated Burnham, seeking closer ties.
António Costa: Congratulated Burnham, expressed hope for deeper EU-UK cooperation.
Jul 15, 2026 · 305 articles
International
France: France has led efforts to assemble a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once peace is secured.
António Costa: António Costa, President of the European Council, urged the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting its global vitality.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
António Costa: António Costa, European Council President, issued a joint statement calling for restraint and diplomacy in the Middle East conflict.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
International
António Costa: António Costa, European Council President, issued a joint statement calling for restraint and diplomacy in the Middle East conflict.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
António Costa: António Costa, President of the European Council, attended the IV Meeting in Defense of Democracy, contributing to the discussions on global progressive politics.
Apr 17, 2026 · 35 articles
International
António Costa: António Costa, President of the European Council, jointly announced the agreement to open membership talks, emphasizing the strategic choice for enlargement and its benefits for peace, security, and prosperity across Europe.
Jun 12, 2026 · 62 articles
International
António Costa: António Costa, the President of the European Council, is participating in G7 discussions on international partnerships and economic issues.
Apr 20, 2026 · 617 articles
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