Cyprus takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU

Source: European Commission (video statements)

On 1 January 2026, Cyprus takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Over the next 6 months, we’ll work closely on the priorities of Cyprus’ EU Presidency:

• Autonomy through Security, Defence Readiness and Preparedness
• Autonomy through Competitiveness
• Open to the World, Autonomous
• An Autonomous Union of Values that Leaves No One Behind
• A long-term budget for an Autonomous Union

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