The elected president of the European Council, António Costa, recalled right now his political previous within the Lisbon municipality and the Portuguese Authorities to advocate for a “widespread Europe” aimed toward safety, financial progress, and higher diplomatic presence.
“I used to be the mayor of Lisbon and I’m proud to have served my metropolis, I used to be the Prime Minister of Portugal and I’m proud to have served my nation. I now tackle the function of President of the European Council and I’m proud to serve the European Union (EU). Lisbon is my metropolis, Portugal is my nation, and Europe is our widespread dwelling, there is no such thing as a contradiction between these three ranges,” declared António Costa.
Talking on the handover ceremony from the present president of the European Council, Charles Michel, in Brussels, the previous Portuguese prime minister harassed: “These days, in a globalized world – the one solution to be actually patriotic, to make sure sovereignty, is to construct a typical Europe.”
“Solely collectively can we defend safety, stability, and peace on our continent, solely collectively can we obtain shared prosperity, financial progress and the local weather transition, and solely collectively can we make Europe’s voice heard on the worldwide scene – unity is the lifeblood of the European Union,” he highlighted.
On Sunday, António Costa begins his duties as President of the European Council, the establishment composed of the heads of Authorities and State of the EU, which defines group political tips and priorities.
For his half, the outgoing president of the establishment, Charles Michel, assured that Costa has the required qualities to carry out a great job that requires efforts and sacrifices, particularly “sensitivity and expertise.”
