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António Costa as President of the European Council: The first 100 days

Briefing 10-03-2025

On 1 December 2024, António Costa became the fourth President of the European Council. He was a long-time prime minister of Portugal (2015-2024) and, before that, a Member of the European Ϸվ (2004-2005). With nearly a decade of experience as a member of the European Council, he hit the ground running at the start of his term, consolidating his acquaintance with EU leaders, adjusting the European Council's working methods and improving EU interinstitutional relations. As the office of European Council President is shaped to a large degree by the person holding this position, the briefing also indicates how Costa's approach differs from that of previous Presidents.