Deputy Minister for European Affairs
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Overseeing day-to-day presidency operations
Cyprus—a divided island of one million people—took control of the EU Council on January 1, 2026. The presidency comes at a moment when Europe faces Russia's war in Ukraine entering year four, crumbling transatlantic unity, and a €2 trillion budget battle. Cyprus kicked off its term with a high-profile opening ceremony in Nicosia on January 7 featuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, signaling Ukraine's centrality to the six-month agenda. The presidency promises a 'new approach' to Ukraine's EU accession while juggling 330 legislative files.
Updated Jan 30
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