European Council President António Costa calls on the EESC to help deliver a just and competitive Europe for citizens and businesses

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:56:01 +0000

The current geopolitical context is shining a harsh spotlight on the price that Europe is paying for its dependency on third countries, as European Council President António Costa said at a plenary debate with the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). The EU must boost its competitiveness to be able to deliver tangible results in terms of jobs, income and affordable housing.