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European Council President António Costa Launches Multi-Day Strategic Visit Across Southern France

European Council President António Costa begins a multi-day visit to southern France on July 2, 2026, with meetings in Aix-en-Provence focused on regional economic development and infrastructure planning. The programme includes talks with Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur regional president Renaud Muselier, reflecting the EU’s continued emphasis on coastal investment and regional resilience strategies.
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