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Minister of Commerce: Consumer Protection is a Top Priority

Published January 27, 2026, 15:16
Minister of Commerce: Consumer Protection is a Top Priority

The Minister of Commerce, Michael Damianos, and the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Nikodimos Damianos, presented the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency to the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) of the European Parliament in Brussels. Emphasis was placed on consumer protection as a cornerstone of the Single Market and the need to ensure a high level of protection. The Cypriot Presidency takes over during a period of geopolitical uncertainty and technological change, with the aim of strengthening and completing the Single Market, removing barriers and improving the enforcement of rules. The Presidency's vision is summarized in the motto “A Sovereign Union. Open to the World.”