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Cyprus Sets 2026 EU Presidency Priorities: Security and Enlargement

12/30/2025

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Cyprus will assume the rotating presidency of the European Union on January 1, 2026, marking its second term since 2012.
President Nikos Christodoulides (Cyprus) outlined five priorities for the presidency: security, competitiveness, enlargement, autonomy, and fiscal balance.
He emphasized supporting EU enlargement for Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans and enhancing energy security.
Cyprus aims to strengthen the EU's global role and deepen cooperation with neighbors.

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Cyprus will assume the rotating presidency of the European Union on January 1, 2026, marking its second term since 2012.
President Nikos Christodoulides (Cyprus) outlined five priorities for the presidency: security, competitiveness, enlargement, autonomy, and fiscal balance.
He emphasized supporting EU enlargement for Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans and enhancing energy security.
Cyprus aims to strengthen the EU's global role and deepen cooperation with neighbors.