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Answer : 2. "Antonio Costa"
Recently, who has been elected as the new President of the European Council of the European Union?
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Recently, who has been elected as the new President of the European Council of the European Union?
- 1Charles Michelfalse
- 2Antonio Costatrue
- 3Herman Van Rompuyfalse
- 4Von der Leyenfalse
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Answer : 2. "Antonio Costa"
Explanation :
Antonio Costa, former Prime Minister of Portugal, was elected President of the European Council, replacing Charles Michel, effective October 1, 2024. Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas will be the new High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The European Council elects its President by secret ballot for a 2.5-year term, renewable once. The President leads the Council’s work and represents the EU internationally.