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Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 3 - 10 May 2026.

The President of the European Council, António Costa, together with the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, will represent the EU in the 8th EU-Mexico summit taking place in Mexico City on 22 May 2026. President Claudia Sheinbaum will represent Mexico.

European Council President António Costa addressed the press following his meeting with the coalition of Mayors on Housing, in Brussels on 30 April 2026. 

Auf der Thurgauerstrasse in Opfikon ZH ist ein Pöstler mit seinem dreirädrigen Fahrzeug am Donnerstag gegen ein Lichtsignal gefahren. Der junge Mann wurde schwer verletzt ins Spital gebracht.

Ein Lehrer der Primarschulen von Saint-Maurice und Dorénaz wurde mit Lungentuberkulose diagnostiziert. Schüler und Lehrer mit engem Kontakt werden getestet. Die Lage wird überwacht, der Schulbetrieb läuft weiter.

Wirbel im Saison-Endspurt beim FCZ. Das heisse Goalie-Thema nimmt eine erneute Wende. Interimstrainer Bernegger begründet den Zick-Zack-Kurs.

Ein Verkehrsstreit auf der Autobahn bei Delémont eskalierte am Mittwoch komplett: Ein Senior über 80 griff nach dem Vorfall zum Messer. Er wurde in Ajoie JU gefasst.

Der Schweiz gehen die verfügbaren Kombinationen für Autokennzeichen aus. Eine Lösung muss her. Der Nationalrat will nun auch personalisierte Kotrollschilder zulassen.

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Peacekeeping missions today operate in increasingly complex and volatile environments often characterized by fragile political processes, asymmetric warfare by non-state armed groups, transnational criminal networks, rapid technological changes, and the growing impacts of climate-related vulnerability. These evolving dynamics have heightened the risks faced by both civilians and peacekeepers, reinforcing the central importance of protection of civilians (POC) and the safety and security of personnel.

In this context, IPI convened T/PCCs for the first in a series of informal discussions on the future of peace operations on April 30th. This initial meeting explored T/PCCs’ perspectives on emerging threats to civilians and peacekeepers, as well as the measures, processes, and capabilities required to enable peacekeepers to deliver on their mandates. Drawing on the operational experience of T/PCCs, the discussion generated practical insights into how peacekeepers’ capabilities can be better aligned with evolving conditions on the ground and changing political and financial contexts to ensure their safety and security. It also considered the policy responses required from the UN.

Welcoming Remarks
Jenna Russo, IPI Director of Research and Head of the Brian Urquhart Center for Peace Operations and Peacebuilding
Lieutenant-Colonel Royal Marines Jonas van Hooren, Permanent Mission of  the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the UN

Opening Remarks
Lieutenant-General Mohan Subramanian, Director of the Office for Peacekeeping Strategic Partnership, DPO

Moderator
Bitania Tadesse, Policy Specialist for Africa, IPI

The post Roundtable with Troop and Police Contributing Countries on Responding to Evolving Threats to Peacekeepers’ Safety and Security appeared first on International Peace Institute.

Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.

Approximate timing and press opportunities.

Press briefing ahead of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council will take place on 4 May at 09.15. The briefing will be "off the record".

President of the European Council, António Costa, participated in the European Economic and Social Committee plenary debate on competitiveness, held in Brussels on 29 April 2026.

EU member states’ representatives confirm provisional agreement on new rules aimed at modernising the coordination of social security systems in the EU. 

A 28 de abril de 2026, o Presidente do Conselho Europeu, António Costa, discursou na Universidade do Minho, no âmbito dos Colóquios de Relações Internacionais.

Technical press briefing on social security coordination will take place on 29 April 2026 at 13.45.

Press briefing ahead of the Eurogroup meeting will take place on 30 April at 13.45

The European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) adopted a joint statement following their 25th ministerial meeting.

Press briefing ahead of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council will take place on 4 May at 09.15. The briefing will be "off the record".