Nicosia, Cyprus. Marilena Raouna officially left her post as deputy European affairs minister on Friday after parliament rejected legislation that would have extended her appointment until the end of the year.
Raouna said the submission of Cyprus’ EU Council presidency activity report to President Nikos Christodoulides marked the conclusion of her work.
Parliament rejects extension
Parliament earlier this month rejected the government’s request to extend the temporary deputy ministry until December.
The legislation sought to amend the expiry date of the post after Cyprus completed its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Appointment and farewell message
Raouna was appointed in January 2024 to coordinate Cyprus’ preparations for the presidency and oversee its implementation.
In a public farewell message, she thanked Christodoulides for appointing her to the role and referred to the responsibility of the assignment.
“The Cyprus Presidency made us proud,” she wrote.
