António Costa warns that "there is only one winner" in the war between the US, Israel and Iran - and it is none of these three countries

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António Costa warns that "there is only one winner" in the war between the US, Israel and Iran - and it is none of these three countries

António Costa, President of the European Council, also argued this Tuesday that the war in the Middle East “is constantly weakening Ukraine's position,” as it “is disregarding International Law.”

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What is the European Council?

The European Council (Conselho Europeu) brings together EU heads of state or government to set the bloc’s overall political direction and priorities; it does not adopt ordinary legislation. Its president, Charles Michel, has chaired meetings since December 2019, and the Council’s political endorsement is important for major trade and investment deals, so those following EU policy should note its stance on agreements like the EU–Mercosur deal.

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