Antonio Costa

Antonio Costa is the President of the European Council. He is newsworthy due to his involvement in significant geopolitical and economic developments. Recently, he has been a key figure in the EU's response to the US easing sanctions on Russia, arguing that Russia benefits from the ongoing war in Ukraine and the US-Israel war on Iran due to soaring energy prices. Costa has also been instrumental in forging new trade partnerships for the EU, most notably the landmark trade agreement with India, dubbed the 'mother of all deals'. This agreement, along with other deals on mobility, security, and defense, aims to strengthen economic ties between the EU and India amidst rising US protectionism, creating a massive free trade zone. His actions reflect the EU's efforts to assert its role in the new world order and promote multilateralism.