European Council President Costa at UN: “Count on the EU for Peace, Multilateralism, and Justice”
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At the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, European Council President António Costa delivered a sweeping address presenting the European Union as a global partner for peace, justice, and sustainability.
Costa framed the world’s current moment as a crucial choice between a rules-based international order and a “chaotic world based on unilateralism, violence, and disruption.” He insisted that the EU stands firmly with the UN Charter and multilateralism, calling the Union a “project of peace, reconciliation, and social justice.”
On Gaza, Costa condemned the October 7 Hamas attacks and affirmed Israel’s right to security, but also highlighted the catastrophic humanitarian situation facing Palestinians. He demanded the release of hostages, an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian access, an end to illegal settlements, and a renewed commitment to a two-state solution. Costa stressed that Palestinians have the same right to live in a viable state as Israelis do.
On Ukraine, Costa accused Russia of a “clear violation of the UN Charter” and warned that Moscow’s aggression threatens all nations’ sovereignty. He stated: “If we accept Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, no country will ever be safe.” The EU, he said, will continue to support Ukraine militarily, financially, and politically, including on its path to full EU membership.
Costa also positioned the EU as the largest donor of humanitarian aid to Palestinians and one of the world’s leading providers of development assistance, accounting for 42% of global aid. He underlined EU support for hospitals, schools, and institutions in Palestine, while backing reform efforts by the Palestinian Authority.
The speech went beyond conflict, highlighting EU leadership in human rights, democracy, and digital regulation. Costa promoted the EU’s human-centered approach to artificial intelligence, describing Europe’s role in shaping the world’s first comprehensive AI rules and calling for equivalent international frameworks.
He reaffirmed EU commitments under the Paris Agreement, pledging to cut emissions 55% by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. He also pointed to the Global Gateway program, which will mobilize €300 billion by 2027 for sustainable investment worldwide.
Costa defended trade agreements over tariffs, stressing that deals with partners from Mercosur to Asia are designed to boost resilience, fairness, and sustainability. He called for reform of the international financial system, making it fairer and more inclusive to support development financing.
Closing his address, Costa evoked Europe’s history of reconstruction after World War II through “peace, reconciliation, and integration,” and promised: “You can count on the European Union. Count on us to stand for peace, for multilateralism, for justice, for human dignity, for sustainability.”
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