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Cyprus Assumes EU Presidency – Future of the Union on the Agenda

Published January 1, 2026, 09:01
Cyprus Assumes EU Presidency – Future of the Union on the Agenda

Cyprus today assumes the presidency of the Council of the European Union for the next six months. Key issues on the agenda include the Multiannual Financial Framework, defense and security, and the future of the Union. The official inauguration ceremony is scheduled for January 7th. This is the second time Cyprus has held the presidency since joining the EU, with the aim of setting priorities and managing the challenges facing the Union.