Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with President Costa following the meeting of the European Council of October 2026

What happened: European Commission President von der Leyen gave a statement at a joint press conference with President Costa after the European Council meeting of October 2026 in Brussels. Why it matters: The statement addressed the Council's main topics, beginning with European competitiveness, indicating the Council's focus on that issue. Key numbers: Meeting date 16 Oct 2026.

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