Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference following the EU-Western Balkans Summit of 5 June 2026

Council of the EU — Press releases EU Published: 2026-06-05 17:15:00

During the press conference held at the end of the EU-Western Balkans of 5 June 2026, President António Costa presented the main results of the discussions.

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