Key facts
- European Council President António Costa was targeted by a Portuguese neo-Nazi group.
- The group is named the Lusitanian Armillary Movement (MAL).
- Over 100 politicians and public figures were targeted by MAL.
- MAL allegedly planned attacks using drones and 3D-printed weapons.
- The group believed targeted individuals were responsible for the nation's decline.
- Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever suggested António Costa for Moscow talks.
- The suggestion was for Costa to represent the EU in potential peace talks with Vladimir Putin.
- Discussions involved establishing a direct communication channel with Moscow.
European Council President António Costa was a target of a Portuguese neo-Nazi group identified as the Lusitanian Armillary Movement (MAL). This group allegedly planned attacks against Costa and more than 100 other politicians and public figures. The motivations cited by the group were their belief that these individuals were responsible for the nation's decline. The alleged plot included the use of advanced weaponry such as drones and 3D-printed guns.
In a separate development, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever put forward a proposal for António Costa to represent the European Union in potential future peace negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This suggestion was made within the context of discussions aimed at creating a direct line of communication between the EU and Moscow. The idea of establishing such a channel is part of broader diplomatic efforts to address ongoing international relations and potential conflict resolution.