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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The success of the Cyprus Presidency belongs to all who believed in this national effort. We are proud, as every Cypriot has reason to be. Through our work and its results, we proved that our nation can take on major European responsibilities, carry them forward, and deliver.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

"The true value of a successful Presidency is not measured only by what it achieved during its term. It is also measured by how a country builds on the experience, credibility and political capital it has gained." 🎙️ President Christodoulides presented the results of #CY2026EU today in Lefkosia.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

📍 Lefkosia | The President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides presents the results of the #CY2026EU Presidency at a press conference. 🔴 Live at 11:30 EEST Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BFX...

📍 Lefkosia | The President of the Republic @Christodulides presents the results of the #CY2026EU Presidency at a press conference.

🔴 Live at 11:30 EEST

Watch here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BFXqrajx1k

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Looking back on the cultural journey of the #CY2026EU Presidency, which brought Cyprus’ history, heritage and contemporary creative scene to audiences in Cyprus and 30+ countries. Exhibitions, concerts, performances and creative encounters celebrated the richness and diversity of Cypriot culture.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The Cyprus Presidency set five overarching priorities from the outset. From defence and security to competitiveness, enlargement, citizens' rights and the EU's long-term budget, we worked tirelessly to deliver tangible, concrete results on all of them.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Thank you. Ευχαριστούμε. To the people you saw on camera, and to the many more you didn't. To our team, our partners in the 🇪🇺 institutions and Member States, the press, and everyone who showed up, again and again, to bring the success of the #CY2026EU Presidency to life.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Today, Cyprus concludes its Presidency of the Council of the European Union. For 181 days, we have led with purpose, determination and a clear vision: to give substance to Europe’s strategic autonomy and advance European independence. 👇

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Six months ago, Permanent Representative Ambassador Christina Rafti and Deputy Permanent Representative Ambassador Giorgos Ioannides took their seats at COREPER II and COREPER I, for the first time as Presidency. Now, both have held their final meetings under #CY2026EU.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Today, the Cyprus Presidency is delivering on one of the key files of the ‘One Europe, One Market’ roadmap. EU Ambassadors endorsed the agreement facilitating the e-declaration of posted workers.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🚛 The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on targeted amendments to the Eurovignette directive. It clarifies CO₂-based road charging rules for heavy-duty vehicles, strengthens legal certainty and supports a smoother, more harmonised implementation across the EU.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

📌 DEAL 🧪 @consilium.europa.eu and @europarl.europa.eu reached a provisional agreement to strengthen ECHA by improving its governance and funding.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

📚 The Council has approved the resolution on the second cycle of the strategic framework for European cooperation in education and training towards the European Education Area (2026-2030).

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The Council has adopted conclusions highlighting the need to consider demographic trends when designing housing policies across the EU.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The Council has adopted the reform of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The Council has adopted new rules to strengthen farmers' position in the EU food supply chain.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Today, the Council agreed its partial general approach on two key regulations for the EU budget for the period 2028-2034 #MFF.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🆕 The Council just gave its final green light to a new regulation aiming to streamline and simplify certain rules regarding artificial intelligence. The new law forms part of the Omnibus VII legislative package of the EU’s simplification agenda.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The Council today adopted a recommendation on integrated wildfire risk management, helping member states better prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from wildfires. The recommendation promotes a more coordinated and integrated approach covering the entire disaster risk management cycle.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The Council has adopted conclusions calling for stronger action to protect girls and young women from cyber violence.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

📍Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Employment and Social policy) in Luxembourg #EPSCO

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

⏳ Preview of the last two days of the #CY2026EU Presidency Learn more 👉 link.berry.social/meeting-calendar/29-30.06

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

⚡ Member states have agreed the Council’s negotiating position on the European grids package. The package will modernise and expand Europe’s energy infrastructure, accelerating electrification and decarbonisation while strengthening energy security.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The Council today agreed its partial negotiating position on a new framework to monitor, track and evaluate the performance of the next long-term EU budget for the period 2028-2034.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

📍Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy) in Luxembourg Minister Michael Damianos chairs today’s discussions on: 🔸European Grids Package 🔸Decarbonisation efforts in energy post-2030 🔸Crisis in the Middle East: a coordinated response #TTE

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

President Nikos Christodoulides opened today’s High-Level Conference on “Strengthening EU Islands and Coastal Communities” in #Pafos, which marks the adoption of the EU Strategies for Islands and Coastal Communities. #CY2026EU

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The Council has reached an agreement on its partial negotiating position on Horizon Europe, a key element of the EU's seven-year (2028-2034) budget, boosting competitiveness and strategic autonomy of the EU.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The Council agreed its negotiating position on a review of the EU’s framework for occupational pension funds, also known as institutions for occupational retirement provision (IORPs).

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

📍Pafos - High-level Conference on Strengthening EU Islands and Coastal Communities. 🔴 Live at 9:00 EEST Watch here 👉 link.berry.social/live

📍Pafos - High-level Conference on Strengthening EU Islands and Coastal Communities.

🔴 Live at 9:00 EEST

Watch here 👉 https://link.berry.social/live

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Tomorrow in #Pafos, the #CY2026EU Presidency will host the High-level Conference on “Strengthening EU Islands and Coastal Communities.” President Christodoulides will open the conference, which will mark the adoption of the EU Strategies for Islands and Coastal Communities.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

📍Environment Council in Luxembourg Minister Maria Panayiotou chairs today’s discussions on: 🔸CO2 emission standards for cars and vans 🔸Water Resilience Strategy 🔸Nature, business and competitiveness 🔸REACH Regulation #ENVI

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

📌 DEAL The Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to strengthen the enforcement of passenger rights across all modes of transport in the EU.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🆕 Today, the Council formally adopted two regulations implementing the tariff-related commitments set out in the EU-US Joint Statement of 21 August 2025.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The Council today agreed its position on a proposal to simplify rules and procedures in the areas of: 🏭 industrial emissions 🔃 circular economy 📊 geospatial data

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

📍 Lefkosia~148th meeting of the Europol Management Board Hosted by the Cyprus Police on 22-23/6, the meeting focused on EUROPOL’s future direction, strengthening its capabilities & improving its support to Member States’ competent authorities. 🔗 Learn more 👉 link.berry.social/europol #CY2026EU

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The Council reached today its negotiating position on a review of the pan-European Personal Pension Product (PEPP). The review seeks to make the PEPP a more attractive, accessible and simple option for savers.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The Council today agreed its negotiating position on an updated sustainability transparency framework for financial products sold in the EU. The review updates the already existing sustainable financed disclosure regulation (SFDR). Learn more 👉 link.berry.social/press-release/SFDR

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

📌 DEAL! @consilium.europa.eu and @europarl.europa.eu reached a provisional agreement on the regulation to facilitate the e-declaration of posted workers. One of the first deliverable under the One Europe, One Market roadmap.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

📌 DEAL @consilium.europa.eu and @europarl.europa.eu have reached a provisional agreement on the sixth revision of the Carcinogens, Mutagens and Reprotoxic Substances Directive (CMRD).

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

📍Agriculture and Fisheries Council (Agriculture) in Luxembourg Minister Maria Panayiotou chairs today’s discussions on: 🔸Post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy proposals: flexibility, subsidiarity and common EU objectives 🔸Market situation, in particular following the invasion of Ukraine #AGRIFISH

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

📌 DEAL @consilium.europa.eu and @europarl.europa.eu reached a provisional agreement on updating the EU’s criminal law rules on child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children. ✅ Enhanced support to child victims ✅ Strengthened prosecution

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

📍Agriculture and Fisheries Council (Fisheries) in Luxembourg Minister Maria Panayiotou chairs today’s discussions on: 🔸Sustainable fishing in the EU: state of play and orientations for 2027 🔸Evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy #AGRIFISH

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

🗓️ Preview of the week ahead ℹ️ Find out more: link.berry.social/meeting-calendar/22-28.06

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

European Council | 18-19 June This Summit marked the culmination of a six-month journey under the leadership of President Christodoulides. A journey that we embarked on with great pride and a profound sense of responsibility. A results-driven Presidency from beginning to end. #EUCO

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🔴 LIVE soon! The last #EUCO during the Cyprus Presidency has concluded. Follow the press conference with President Christodoulides, @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu and @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu. 👇 🔗 link.berry.social/EUCO-live #CY2026EU

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

⏳ The last European Council during the #CY2026EU Presidency is underway. President Christodoulides represents Cyprus in the two-day summit focusing on issues that impact both citizens and companies, including: 👇

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Delivering for culture. Delivering for Europe. 🇪🇺 On the sidelines of today’s European Council, President Christodoulides, @president.europarl.europa.eu and @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, signed the Joint Declaration “Europe for Culture, Culture for Europe”.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

During the Informal leaders’ summit in Cyprus, President Christodoulides, @president.europarl.europa.eu, and @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu signed the “One Europe, One Market” Roadmap on behalf of the three EU institutions. 🇪🇺 Today marks the first review of the progress made in the past months.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Today the Cyprus Presidency kicked-off trilogue negotiations with @europarl.europa.eu on the securitisation package - a key deliverable of the EU’s savings and investment union.

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🆕 Member states’ representatives approved today the Council’s mandate for negotiations with @europarl.europa.eu on the Military Mobility regulation. 🎯 The aim: Enhancing defence readiness and preparedness by facilitating military transport across the European Union.

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