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President of Cyprus: Working Towards a More Autonomous, Competitive, and Prosperous EU

Published March 18, 2026, 20:09
President of Cyprus: Working Towards a More Autonomous, Competitive, and Prosperous EU

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, concluded his participation in the Tripartite Social Summit in Brussels. He emphasized the importance of social dialogue for addressing challenges and seizing opportunities, as well as the common approach to strengthening the competitiveness of the EU and maintaining strong social protection systems. He highlighted the need to invest in new skills and promote the integration of young people into the labor market, as well as supporting retraining. President Christodoulides referred to initiatives such as the Youth Guarantee and the Skills Agenda, as well as the agreement to revise the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund. He stated that the Cypriot Presidency is working towards a more autonomous, competitive, and prosperous EU.