Preparations for Cyprus' EU Council Presidency in 2026
January 12, 2025
Cyprus is intensively preparing for the presidency of the EU Council in the first half of 2026. Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna emphasized that Cyprus aims to promote the EU as a space for security and cooperation. The country seeks to enhance its geopolitical role in the Eastern Mediterranean and establish itself as a reliable partner in the EU. Preparations are progressing well, and Cyprus is ready for this significant challenge.