Meeting of European Council President António Costa and Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz, Friday 9 May 2025
Media opportunities
08.45 Arrival of Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Welcome and handshake by President António Costa
(Europa Buiding forum – photo/TV opportunity)
08.50 Bilateral meeting
+/- 9.45 Joint press conference
(Europa Building press room – photo/TV opportunity)
Media access to the Europa building
For security reasons, only journalists holding a valid one-year badge for EU summits or a recent summit accreditation in 2025 will be granted access to media opportunities in the Europa building.
The Europa building will be accessible from 08:00 via the main entrance, rue de la Loi 165.
Please note that a limited number of workspaces will be available.
The Justus Lipsius building will remain closed on 9 May due to the Europe Day.
