Successes of the Cypriot Presidency of the EU Council
June 21, 2026
Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, congratulated Cyprus for its successful Presidency of the EU Council. Cyprus achieved significant results, especially in areas such as Defense and Competitiveness. It managed 29 trilogue files and successfully completed over 70% of them. European institutions confirmed the value of the work done, recognizing the impact of the decisions made during the Cypriot Presidency. The support and recognition from leading EU figures indicate a positive acknowledgment of Cyprus's efforts.