Costa wants to discuss Defense and the EU's long-term budget at a summit

In the letter of invitation sent to the heads of government and state of the EU, António Costa stresses that “the central point of the agenda of this meeting will be European competitiveness”, a topic that is “closely intertwined” with the need to invest in defense

Since taking office as president of the European Council on December 1, António Costa has tried to expedite the meetings of this EU institution, which defines its general political guidelines and priorities, focusing more on discussion and less on written conclusions. Thus, despite your ambition that this European summit should only take place on Thursday, this may not happen, as indicated in the invitation letter: “I will strive to hold our mee…