MEPs discuss the programme of Cyprus’s six-month Council Presidency, which began on 1 January, with the President of the Republic of Cyprus.

Under the banner “An Autonomous Union. Open to the World”, Cyprus will focus on strengthening the EU’s strategic autonomy while remaining firmly committed to multilateralism, international law, and global cooperation. The Council Presidency’s priorities include security and defence readiness; economic, maritime, and energy security; water resilience; migration management; and democratic resilience and crisis preparedness.

Competitiveness through regulatory simplification, completion of the single market, innovation, digital sovereignty, and the green transition are highlights of the presidency’s programme. Cyprus will also place a strong emphasis on enlargement, sustained support for Ukraine, deeper engagement with the southern neighbourhood and Gulf partners, and an open, rules-based trade policy. Finally, social and economic issues (including affordable housing), EU values, and a strong long-term Union budget for 2028–2034 will feature prominently in the presidency’s work.

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LEX signing ceremony in the presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Constantinos KOMBOS, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Cyprus Presidency

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Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Annita DEMETRIOU, President of Cyprus Parliament

LEX signing ceremony in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Marilena RAOUNA, Cypriot Deputy Minister for European Affairs, on behalf of the Cypriot Presidency

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EP President Roberta METSOLA and President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus Annita DEMETRIOU open the European parliamentary week 2026. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

European Parliamentary Week 2026: Opening statements by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Annita DEMETRIOU, President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus

This News item shows extracts from the presentation of the EU Council's priorities by Cyprus Ministers at several EP Committee meetings. The Ministers went to the European Parliament's Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE), the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO), the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) and the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE).

Presentation of the EU Council's priorities by Cyprus Ministers: extracts from the EP Committee meetings (SEDE, IMCO, LIBE, AFET, ITRE)

EP President Roberta METSOLA and President of Cyprus Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, hold a press conference on the Cypriot Presidency of the EU Council.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, and Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus, on the Cypriot Presidency of the EU Council

Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, and Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus, close the debate. The Council Presidency’s priorities include security and defence readiness; economic, maritime, and energy security; water resilience; migration management; and democratic resilience and crisis preparedness. Competitiveness through regulatory simplification, completion of the single market, innovation, digital sovereignty, and the green transition are highlights of the presidency’s programme. Cyprus will also place a strong emphasis on enlargement, sustained support for Ukraine, deeper engagement with the southern neighbourhood and Gulf partners, and an open, rules-based trade policy. Finally, social and economic issues (including affordable housing), EU values, and a strong long-term Union budget for 2028–2034 will feature prominently in the presidency’s work.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Cyprus Presidency: closing statements by Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, and Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus

MEPs debate on the presentation of the programme of activities of the Cyprus Presidency. They discuss the programme of Cyprus’s six-month Council Presidency, which began on 1 January, with the President of the Republic of Cyprus. Under the banner “An Autonomous Union. Open to the World”, Cyprus will focus on strengthening the EU’s strategic autonomy while remaining firmly committed to multilateralism, international law, and global cooperation. Second part of MEPs debate.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Cyprus Presidency: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate on the presentation of the programme of activities of the Cyprus Presidency. They discuss the programme of Cyprus’s six-month Council Presidency, which began on 1 January, with the President of the Republic of Cyprus. Under the banner “An Autonomous Union. Open to the World”, Cyprus will focus on strengthening the EU’s strategic autonomy while remaining firmly committed to multilateralism, international law, and global cooperation. First part of MEPs debate.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Cyprus Presidency: MEPs debate (part 1)

Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus, and Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, present their Council Presidency’s priorities, including security and defence readiness, economic, maritime, and energy security, water resilience, migration management and democratic resilience and crisis preparedness. Competitiveness through regulatory simplification, completion of the single market, innovation, digital sovereignty, and the green transition are highlights of the presidency’s programme. Cyprus also places a strong emphasis on enlargement, sustained support for Ukraine, deeper engagement with the southern neighbourhood and Gulf partners, and an open, rules-based trade policy. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Cyprus Presidency: opening statements by Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus, and Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, gives an opening statement before the presentation of the Council Presidency's priorities by Nikos CHRISTODOULIDES, President of Cyprus, and Apostolos TZITZIKOSTAS, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism. The programme includes security and defence readiness, economic, maritime, and energy security, water resilience, migration management and democratic resilience and crisis preparedness. Competitiveness through regulatory simplification, completion of the single market, innovation, digital sovereignty, and the green transition are highlights of the presidency’s programme. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Presentation of the programme of activities of the Cyprus Presidency: Atmosphere from the Chamber and opening statement by Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament

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