Preparation for Cyprus's Presidency of the EU Council
September 6, 2025
Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Marilena Raouna, outlined the priorities for Cyprus's Presidency of the EU Council, which will begin in the first half of 2026. Cyprus will host 258 meetings, including an informal European Council in April. Key issues to discuss include security, defense, and affordable housing. There is also a need to manage over 330 legislative files inherited from previous presidencies. Preparations for this undertaking are proceeding as scheduled.