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An Autonomous Union.
Open to the World.

#CY2026EU 🇨🇾🇪🇺
A sun or a snowflake?
A symbol of unity, in every season.

Season’s Greetings from the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026. ✨
Wishing peace, unity, prosperity, and happiness to our Union and across the world.

#CY2026EU
December 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
A logo inspired by Lefkaritiko embroidery.

At its heart lies the thread, fragile on its own, yet strong and cohesive when woven together. A symbol of the strength that stems from unity. 🔆

The logo of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. 🇨🇾🇪🇺

#CY2026EU #TeamCyprus2026
December 24, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The programme and priorities of the upcoming Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU have been announced. 🇨🇾🇪🇺

Read them and learn more about where our focus will be in the months ahead 👉 www.cy2026.eu

#CY2026EU
December 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The Cyprus Presidency will work for an Autonomous Union, Open to the World.

A forward-looking vision for our Union, combining internal strength and independence, with openness, cooperation, and global engagement.

To learn more about the priorities, visit 👉 www.cy2026.eu

#CY2026EU
December 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
President, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides outlined Cyprus' political vision and priorities for its Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of 2026. 🇨🇾🇪🇺

👉Learn more about the priorities of the #CY2026EU Presidency here: 🔗www.cy2026.eu
December 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The official website of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 is now live! 🇨🇾🇪🇺

Discover the events taking place during the Presidency, learn more about the programme and priorities, explore the cultural programme, and more!

🔗 cy2026.eu

#CY2026EU 🇨🇾🇪🇺
December 21, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Introducing the logo of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU. 🔆

Inspired by Cyprus’ Lefkara lace-making tradition, the island’s radiant sun, and the idea of unity through connection.

Learn more about the story behind the logo: 🔗 www.cy2026.eu

#CY2026EU 🇨🇾🇪🇺
December 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM
We present the priorities and logo of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU.

Join us live!
🗓 Sunday, 21 December 2025
🕚 10:30 (EET)

#CY2026EU 🇨🇾🇪🇺
December 20, 2025 at 9:19 AM
President Nikos Christodulides participated at the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Brussels today, reaffirming Cyprus’ support of the EU membership perspective of the Western Balkans.

Enlargement will be one of the key priorities of the incoming #CY2026EU Presidency.
December 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
We were delighted to host @politico.eu’s AperoPro in Brussels, offering an insider view of the incoming #CY2026EU Presidency.

Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna highlighted Cyprus’ key themes and goals for the six-month term ahead. 🇨🇾🇪🇺
December 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
#CY2026EU Work Programme for Environment ⬇️

🔹Water resilience as a strategic part of climate policy
🔹Emissions reductions across sectors
🔹Circular economy at the core of Europe’s sustainability
🔹Protecting ecosystems via zero pollution
December 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
“As the incoming Presidency, our vision is clear. A Europe that protects people’s lives today and secures our future tomorrow.”

🎙️ Minister Maria Panayiotou ahead of today’s #ENVI Council

Full statement here:

link.berry.social/DS/ENVI/16/1...
December 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
“From Ukraine to the situation in the Middle East, the new MFF, enlargement, defence and security, competitiveness, migration and the Pact for the Mediterranean, these are all core issues that will feature prominently during the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union.”

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December 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
📍 Day 2 of #AGRIFISH

Today marked the last Agriculture and Fisheries Council before Cyprus takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU.

Minister Maria Panayiotou and Danish Minister Jacob Jensen exchanged gifts to mark the handover between Presidencies.

Next #AGRIFISH -> #CY2026EU 🇨🇾🇪🇺
December 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
📍 Minister Makis Keravnos participated at the last #ECOFIN Council before Cyprus assumes the Presidency of the EU Council.

A symbolic gift exchange between 🇨🇾 and 🇩🇰 Ministers marked the handover between Presidencies.

Next #ECOFIN -> #CY2026EU
December 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Eurozone Ministers have elected the new Eurogroup President.

Congratulations to 🇬🇷 Minister of Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis.

“I have no doubt that he will make an excellent President of the Eurogroup and wholeheartedly wish him every success in this post.”

-Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos
December 11, 2025 at 9:36 PM
🇨🇾 Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos chaired today’s Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, in an acting capacity.
December 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
📍 Day 1 of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels

Minister Maria Panayiotou and EU counterparts will discuss:

🌊 Fishing opportunities for the Atlantic and the North Sea, and for the Mediterranean and Black Seas
🌾Post-2027 CAP proposals on innovation and simplification

#AGRIFISH
December 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Deputy Minister Nicodemos Damianou presented the #CY2026EU Work Programme for Research and Space ⬇️
December 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Deputy Minister Nicholas A. Ioannides represented Cyprus today at the #JHA (Justice) Council.

EU ministers discussed ⬇️
December 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
📍#COMPET (Research and Space) Council in progress

Deputy Minister Nicodemos Damianou participates in discussions on:

🔎 Research:
🔹EuroHPC regulation
🔹Horizon Europe package

🛰️ Space:
🔹EU space act
December 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
📍#COMPET (Internal Market and Industry) Council underway

Deputy Minister Nicodemos Damianou represents Cyprus in discussions on ⬇️
December 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
📍 #JHA (Home Affairs) Council today in Brussels

Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection
Nicholas A. Ioannides participates in discussions on:

🔹Migration
🔹Schengen
🔹Internal security
🔹Fighting organised crime
December 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou presented the work programme for the upcoming #CY2026EU Presidency at today’s #TTE Council ⬇️
December 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
“Cyprus will work to drive real progress across our digital agenda, in a way that our citizens and businesses see real value and real change.”

-Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou ahead of today’s #TTE (Telecommunications) Council

Full statement here ⬇️
December 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM