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- Cyprus will assume Presidency of the EU Council from January 1 to June 30, 2026.
- This will be Cyprus's second tenure as EU Council president since 2012.
- The presidency will prioritize security and defense, implement the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, and engage with the Middle East.
- The official opening ceremony is scheduled for January 7, 2026, in Nicosia.
- President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized that a strong EU underpins Cyprus.
