Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026

#EUCO underway 🔛 🇨🇾 President @Christodulides represents Cyprus at the European Council as 🇪🇺 leaders meet to address key items on the European agenda: 🔹 Ukraine 🔹 Middle East 🔹 Competitiveness and Single Market 🔹 Next MFF 🔹 European defence and security 🔹 Migration 🔹 Multilateralism

Good exchange with 🇺🇦 Deputy Prime Minister @taraskachka, following yesterday’s informal meeting of 🇪🇺 Ministers with Ukraine, organised by the #CY2026EU Presidency. Reaffirmed our unwavering support for Ukraine’s European path and welcomed the progress achieved under extremely challenging circumstances. Discussed next steps, and the importance of maintaining the credibility of the process, with a view to delivering tangible results during our term. 🇨🇾🇪🇺

"A secure, prosperous and independent Union is one that is socially cohesive. That leaves no one behind. And at the heart of all our priorities is the well-being of our citizens, of our workers and strengthening the Union's social fabric. That is where the strength of our Union stems from." Accompanied @PresidentCYP @Christodulides to the Tripartite Social Summit in #Brussels today, where European institutions and European social partners discussed investment for a vibrant European economy and quality jobs. We move forward determined and bold in our collective ability to deliver more for our citizens. #CY2026EU🇨🇾🇪🇺

🎙️ President of the Republic of Cyprus @Christodulides at today’s Tripartite Social Summit. Read more here 👉 link.berry.social/tripartite-soc…

🇨🇾 President @Christodulides, together with Minister of Labour and Social Insurance @MMousiouttas, represented the #CY2026EU Presidency at today’s Tripartite Social Summit. Discussions focused on investment for a vibrant European economy and quality jobs.

Dear President @Christodulides Europe stands in full solidarity with Cyprus, amid the instability caused by the crisis in the Middle East. Together, we continue engaging on de-escalation, continuing our work with regional partners. Tomorrow at EUCO, we will discuss how to cushion the impact of this crisis on our European economy. Especially on energy. I will work closely on this with you and @CY2026EU.

This morning, President @Christodulides participated at the Thought Leadership Forum in Brussels, co-organised by the #CY2026EU Presidency and @epc_eu. “Crises may shape the moment, but they do not define our direction. Our direction is to be defined by us. And our direction is clear: An Autonomous Union, Open to the World.” 🇨🇾🇪🇺

🎙️ Deputy Minister for European Affairs @marilena_raouna at today’s #IGC 🇲🇪. Read the main results here 👉 link.berry.social/main-results/I…

📍 26th Accession Conference with Montenegro Deputy Minister for European Affairs @marilena_raouna chaired today’s IGC with 🇲🇪, marking the provisional closure of negotiations on chapter 21 (Trans-European networks). Read more 👉 link.berry.social/press-release/… #Enlargement

🎙️ Minister @AlexisVafeades at today’s #ENVI Council. Read the main results here 👉 link.berry.social/main-results/E…

📍Environment Council underway in Brussels EU Ministers will discuss: 🔸 CO2 emission standards for cars and vans 🔸 Climate post-2030 🔸 Bioeconomy 🔸 Global environmental diplomacy #ENVI @AlexisVafeades

Today, we kicked off trilogue negotiations with @Europarl_EN on a proposal for an EU law that will guarantee the rights of vulnerable adults who need protection or support in cross-border situations such as: 🏠 Sale of property 🩺 Medical care abroad 🌍 Relocation to another country

🎙️ Deputy Minister for European Affairs @marilena_raouna at today’s #GAC. Read the main results here 👉 link.berry.social/main-resuls/GA…

📍 General Affairs Council underway in Brussels Deputy Minister of European Affairs @marilena_raouna chairs today’s discussions on: 🔸 MFF 2028-2034: governance 🔸 Preparation of the European Council 🔸 European Semester 2026 #GAC

🌱 Today, the Council approved conclusions on the EU’s new Bioeconomy Strategy, aiming for a competitive, sustainable, and resilient sector by 2040. Key priorities: 👉 Accelerate innovation & investment 👉 Strengthen lead markets & demand 👉 Ensure sustainable biomass supply Read more: link.berry.social/press-release/… #Bioeconomy

Today, the Council agreed to amend the European electoral law to allow proxy voting for MEPs who are pregnant or have recently given birth. @Europarl_EN @EP_President Read more 👉 link.berry.social/press-release/…

🎙️ Deputy Minister for European Affairs @marilena_raouna at today’s informal ministerial breakfast with #Moldova 🇲🇩. #Enlargement

The #CY2026EU Presidency hosted an informal ministerial breakfast with Moldova 🇲🇩, chaired by Deputy Minister for European Affairs @marilena_raouna. Ministers took stock of Moldova's sustained and continuous reform progress, marking EU’s unwavering support for its European future. 🇪🇺 #Enlargement

🎙️ Deputy Minister for European Affairs @marilena_raouna at today’s informal ministerial breakfast with #Ukraine 🇺🇦. #Enlargement

Deputy Minister for European Affairs @marilena_raouna chaired this morning an informal ministerial breakfast with Ukraine 🇺🇦. The Cyprus Presidency will continue to advance the EU's efforts to support Ukraine and its European future. 🇪🇺 #Enlargement