EU - European Council - Press releases

1. Joint press statement by President of the European Council, António Costa, and President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev

   On 11 March 2026, the President of the European Council, António Costa and the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev met in Baku, the Republic of Azerbaijan.

2. Fisheries and aquaculture: Council agrees negotiating position on new framework for statistics

   Council agrees on a mandate to begin negotiations with the European Parliament on new simplified provisions for fisheries and aquaculture statistics.

3. Eurogroup President Pierrakakis' report to the President of the Euro Summit

   The President of the Eurogroup, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, has sent a letter to the President of the Euro Summit, António Costa, to report on the recent work by the Eurogroup and upcoming work priorities.

4. Press remarks by President António Costa following the meeting with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev

   European Council President António Costa addressed the press following the meeting with the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in Baku, on 11 March 2026.

5. Press briefing - Foreign Affairs Council of 16 March 2026

   Press briefing ahead of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council will take place on 13 March 2026 at 15.00.