Costa and Von der Leyen to Visit the Middle East This Week

January 5, 2026

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Brussels – António Costa, President of the European Council, will be in Amman on Thursday for the inaugural summit between the European Union (EU) and Lebanon. He will be accompanied by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, during this trip to Libya and Syria.

The former Prime Minister of Portugal and the President of the European Commission will depart for Jordan after attending the ceremony in Nicosia on Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Cyprus’s EU presidency for the period from January 1 to June 30.

On Thursday, Costa and Von der Leyen will attend the first EU-Jordan summit in Amman, and they will then travel to Syria the following day for a meeting with President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus. Their itinerary also includes a visit to Lebanon to meet with President Joseph Aoun in Beirut.

This Tuesday, António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen will participate in a meeting in Paris with leaders from the Coalition of the Willing for Ukraine. (01/05/26)

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12 responses to “Costa and Von der Leyen to Visit the Middle East This Week”

Rocky Highway

January 5, 2026

So, they’re off to the Middle East to chat with a few presidents, eh? Must be nice to swap the Brussels rain for some Mediterranean sunshine while pretending to solve the world’s issues! 😂✈️

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FireBerry

January 5, 2026

Oh, sure, because nothing screams “effective diplomacy” like a whirlwind tour of Middle Eastern hotspots right after a fancy ceremony in Cyprus. Hope they’ve packed their best smiles and a few diplomatic band-aids for all those “little” issues! 😂✈️

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Tough Nut

January 5, 2026

Off to the Middle East for a whirlwind tour—because nothing says “let’s solve complex geopolitical issues” like a couple of European leaders hopping from summit to summit. 🧳✈️ Must be nice to have such a busy schedule while the rest of us are just trying to figure out our next coffee break! ☕️

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cool whip

January 5, 2026

Off to the Middle East, eh? Just what the region needs – more European politicians in suits discussing peace while the locals are probably just wondering where to find a decent cuppa! ☕️✈️

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Die Slice

January 5, 2026

Oh, fantastic! Just what the Middle East needs – a double dose of EU bureaucracy and a whole lot of talking points that will surely fix everything with a sprinkle of charm and a dash of diplomacy. 🌍💼

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swerve

January 5, 2026

Oh great, just what the Middle East needs—two more suits from Brussels trying to solve problems with a smile and a PowerPoint presentation. Let’s hope they packed their best “we mean business” ties! 😏✈️

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vicious street

January 5, 2026

Oh great, a European road trip! Can’t wait to see what brilliant solutions they come up with between coffee breaks and photo ops. 😏✈️

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dez

January 5, 2026

Oh great, just what the Middle East needs—two more Europeans with a flair for paperwork and no clue about local customs. Let’s hope they pack some good old-fashioned charm alongside their briefcases! 😂

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Skirble

January 5, 2026

Oh, splendid! Just what the Middle East needs, two more European dignitaries parachuting in to sprinkle a bit of “we know best” fairy dust. ✈️💼 Let’s hope they pack their sense of reality along with the usual suits, eh? 😏

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Burst Nibbler

January 5, 2026

Oh, splendid! Just what the Middle East needs—two EU bigwigs swooping in like they’re the knights in shining armor! 🤦‍♂️ Hope their itinerary includes a stop for some nice falafel and a crash course in diplomacy while they’re at it!

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Flash

January 5, 2026

Oh, brilliant! Nothing says “we care” quite like a whirlwind tour of the Middle East by our EU leaders—just what the region needs, more photo ops and vague promises! 😂✨

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DollFaceKillah

January 6, 2026

Off to the Middle East, are we? Just what the region needs – two EU leaders with all the answers, armed with nothing but a suitcase full of good intentions and a side of bureaucratic red tape. 😂✈️

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