Strasbourg, France. Cyprus’ aim to promote an “autonomous union, open to the world” will be presented on Tuesday as President Nikos Christodoulides addresses the European Parliament and meets its president, Roberta Metsola.
Presentation of Cyprus’ EU presidency priorities
Christodoulides is set to present Cyprus’ priorities in the framework of its EU presidency during the first half of 2026, with an emphasis on an EU seeking to strengthen its strategic autonomy, resilience and competitiveness amid increased geopolitical challenges.
Focus on the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East
The presentation is expected to highlight Cyprus’ role as a bridge between the EU and the broader eastern Mediterranean and Middle East region, and to underscore the need for a more active, coherent and strategic European presence in the region to support stability, peace and regional cooperation.
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