11. A more competitive Union will be a stronger Union, better able to protect its citizens, its values and its interests on the global stage while sustaining its prosperity and the European social ...

The Council of the EU represents the member states' governments. It is where national ministers and experts from each EU country meet to: negotiate and adopt EU laws conclude international agreements ...

As the office of President is shaped to a large degree by the person holding the position, the briefing also indicates how Costa's approach differs from that of previous Presidents.