António Costa, President of the European Council, argued for defending a rules-based world order, contrasting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who stated that Europe can no longer rely solely on such a system. Von der Leyen called for a more realistic, interest-driven European foreign policy, while Costa emphasized that the EU's global vision remains a strategic asset in a polarized world, stressing that violations of international law and human rights must not be tolerated anywhere.