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Security, Industry, Energy at the Core of EU Autonomy, Ministers Say

Published January 28, 2026, 19:06
Security, Industry, Energy at the Core of EU Autonomy, Ministers Say

Ministers of Defence and Energy, along with the Deputy Minister of Research, presented the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency to the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE). The main focus is on security, industry and energy as critical factors for EU autonomy. The multi-dimensional nature of European security was emphasized, which is linked to industrial capacity, energy security and technological autonomy. The Presidency is committed to promoting common priorities, ensuring policy coherence and functional cooperation between institutions and member states, with the aim of strengthening European competitiveness.