2 h. ago France ‘can count on Cyprus’ during Council of EU presidency

France “can count on” Cyprus when the island takes over the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency at the beginning of next month, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday. “France knows that we can count on you to ensure that Europe asserts its own interests and strategic autonomy,” he said following the signing […]

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8 h. ago Why the EU’s 2035 green car rule will be a nightmare for Cyprus’ Council presidency

Why the EU’s 2035 green car rule will be a nightmare for Cyprus’ Council presidency  politico.eu

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30 h. ago Cyprus to present EU Council Presidency energy priorities in Brussels

Cyprus will set out its energy priorities for its upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union at a ministerial meeting in Brussels on Monday. Energy Minister Michael Damianos will address his EU counterparts at the transport, telecommunications and energy council. The meeting will be the last energy council held under the Danish presidency. […]

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7 d. ago Cyprus sets out its digital priorities as EU ministers meet in Brussels

Cyprus set out its priorities for the upcoming EU Council Presidency as Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Deputy Minister Nicodemos Damianou joined his European counterparts at the Telecommunications Council in Brussels at the beginning of December. Ministers from across the bloc gathered for a broad discussion on digital competitiveness, legislative simplification and […]

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1 week ago Zelenskyy expects 'historic' Cyprus EU Council presidency that may benefit Ukraine

Zelenskyy expects 'historic' Cyprus EU Council presidency that may benefit Ukraine  Myanmar International TV

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1 week ago Human rights watch appeals to Christodoulides ahead of EU council presidency

Human Rights Watch has urged President Nikos Christodoulides to use Cyprus’ forthcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union to reinforce the bloc’s commitment to human rights and the rule of law. In a letter sent on Wednesday, the organisation warned that the EU continues to struggle with democratic backsliding, highlighting Hungary’s ongoing erosion […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus steps up 2026 EU Presidency prep in talks with Brussels budget chief

Cyprus’ preparations for its upcoming EU Council Presidency were the focus of a meeting between Finance Minister Makis Keravnos and Director-General of the European Commission’s budget department, Stephanie Riso, who is in Nicosia for a working visit ahead of the 2026 term. Their discussion centred on the progress of the Presidency preparations, with particular emphasis […]

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2 w. ago Cyprus EU presidency to invest in Europe’s creativity and unity

Key pillars of a European policy seeking to connect the past with the future, culture with innovation, and identity with security will feature as Cyprus prepares to take over the presidency of the EU council, deputy minister of culture Vasiliki Kassianidou said on Monday. Highlighting culture as the “connecting link” between member states, Kassianidou said […]

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2 w. ago EU Parliament leaders to visit Cyprus ahead of 2026 presidency

The conference of presidents of the European Parliament will visit Cyprus on December 1 and 2. The visit comes ahead of Cyprus taking over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026. Leaders will meet with President Nikos Christodoulides, the cabinet, and hold discussions at the House of Representatives. On December 1, […]

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2 w. ago Ioannou discussed housing and civil protection cooperation in Stockholm ahead of EU Presidency

Cyprus intensified preparations for its EU Council Presidency in 2026 as Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou wrapped up meetings in Stockholm this week, focusing on housing policy and civil protection. Ioannou held talks with Sweden’s civil protection leadership, Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin and Deputy Minister Johan Berggren, before meeting Infrastructure and Housing Minister Andreas Carlson. The visit […]

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2 w. ago Industry warns Cyprus lacks health staff ahead of its EU Council presidency

Industry warns Cyprus lacks health staff ahead of its EU Council presidency  Euractiv

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2 w. ago Cyprus Interior Minister travels to Stockholm for talks on housing and civil defence

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou will travel to Stockholm on November 27 for meetings with Sweden’s political leadership on housing policy and civil protection, ahead of Cyprus taking over the EU Council Presidency in January 2026. According to the Interior Ministry, Ioannou will hold separate talks with the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Andreas Carlson, as […]

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3 w. ago Expectations high for Cyprus EU Presidency, says Fredrik Persson

European businesses expect the upcoming Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU to deliver concrete progress on competitiveness and regulatory simplification, according to Fredrik Persson, president of BusinessEurope, during an interview at Cyprus News Agency (CNA). The organisation brought together the heads of its member federations on November 20 to 21, ahead of Cyprus […]

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3 w. ago Cyprus Business Now: president, Cyprus startups, travel stats, new ministry

Cyprus business & economy wrap-up from the day before President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday addressed the BusinessEurope Council of Presidents in Nicosia, stressing that the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, commencing in January 2026, will be guided by the imperative to deliver a stronger, more resilient, and more competitive union. Ahead of […]

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3 w. ago Christodoulides puts EU competitiveness at heart of Cyprus’ presidency

President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday addressed the BusinessEurope Council of Presidents in Nicosia, stressing that the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, commencing in January 2026, will be guided by the imperative to deliver a stronger, more resilient, and more competitive union. Ahead of his official address at the BusinessEurope summit, hosted in […]

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3 w. ago European business leaders to meet Cyprus president in Nicosia

European business leaders are in Nicosia today and tomorrow for BusinessEurope’s Council of Presidents (CoPres), hosted by the employers and industrialists federation (Oev), as Cyprus prepares for its EU Council Presidency in 2026. The presidents of the European employers’ organisations will meet President Nikos Christodoulides this evening at the Presidential Palace, before attending an official […]

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3 w. ago Cyprus to place energy security at forefront of upcoming EU Council Presidency

Ensuring reliable and sustainable energy supply across Europe will be a key priority on the agenda during Cyprus’ upcoming EU Council Presidency, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Tuesday evening. “Our priority is to ensure a diversified, reliable and sustainable energy supply, which strengthens Europe’s resilience and its international position, without leaving any citizen or […]

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3 w. ago Cyprus invites Lebanese President to attend EU council presidency inauguration

Cyprus invites Lebanese President to attend EU council presidency inauguration  LBCI Lebanon

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3 w. ago Germany Helps Cyprus Set Priorities For European Council Presidency

Germany Helps Cyprus Set Priorities For European Council Presidency  theTrumpet.com

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