António Costa, a politician from the south of the European Union, is set to become the president of the European Council for the first time. This comes after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her displeasure at being excluded from talks regarding the distribution of top EU jobs. Meloni’s nationalist party emerged as the third force in EU parliament elections, leading her to vote against Estonia’s Kallas for EU foreign policy chief and abstain on von der Leyen for European Commission president.
Costa, who has a background in law and extensive experience in politics, will take over the presidency in December. He plans to work closely with all 27 EU leaders to address the economic and geopolitical challenges the EU faces. Costa emphasized the need for unity and consensus among leaders despite political differences and varying levels of development in their countries.
As the son of a communist writer and a women’s rights campaigner, Costa is known for his pragmatism and determination. He aims to maintain an inclusive approach as the president of the European Council, focusing on consensus building and respecting the equal rights of all leaders. Costa’s transition from resigning as Portugal’s prime minister to leading the European Council within a year reflects his ability to navigate political challenges and assume a significant role in shaping the future of the EU.
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