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Cyprus assumes Presidency of the Council of the EU

Nikos Christodoulides, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, at the opening ceremony of the Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, presents the programme and priorities of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Photo: #CY2026EU

Vasilka Lalevska

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Under the motto “An Autonomous Union. Open to the World,” Cyprus is back at the helm of the EU Council Presidency, prioritizing defense, security, and competitiveness.

On January 1, 2026, following its trio partners Poland and Denmark, which held the presidency through 2025, as well as its own earlier presidency in 2012, Cyprus took the helm of the Presidency of the Council of the EU.

In the first half of 2026, the Cyprus Presidency will assume leadership of the direction

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