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Official account of the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Cyprus to the European Union 🇨🇾🇪🇺

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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
We come out of this Presidency stronger, with a stronger voice. We remain active, present, and engaged at the forefront of European development. An Autonomous Union. Open to the World. 🇨🇾🇪🇺 #CY2026EU
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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 Presidency’s journey has come to an end, but its legacy carries forward for Cyprus and for Europe. 🧡💚 #CY2026EU
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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
The Cultural Programme was delivered by the Deputy Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Cyprus Presidency, and made possible by more than 500 artists, cultural institutions and partners. Thank you all for being part of the journey. ✨
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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
We delivered for the European project, and for European citizens. For “An Autonomous Union. Open to the World.” 🇨🇾🇪🇺 See our results 👉 link.berry.social/CY2026EU-results
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Results of the Cyprus Presidency
From the outset, the Cyprus Presidency set five overarching priorities and worked tirelessly, with a results-oriented mindset, to deliver tangible and concrete results on all of them: from defence and...
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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
Today, we look back on the last six months with pride, knowing that every effort, every achievement, brought us closer to An Autonomous Union. Open to the World. 🇨🇾🇪🇺
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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
83 COREPER meetings. Two teams. One shared mission. 👇 An Autonomous Union. Open to the World. 🇨🇾🇪🇺
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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
Europe is removing barriers and creating a simpler, more transparent framework for cross border services that benefit workers, businesses and administions alike. 🇪🇺 Learn more about the digital declaration system for posted workers 👉 link.berry.social/e-declaration-posted-workers
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Council and Parliament agree on digital declaration system for posted workers
The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on the regulation to facilitate the e-declaration of posted workers. The regulation will reduce the administrative burden for busines...
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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
Learn more 👉 link.berry.social/Eurovignette-directive
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Council and Parliament agree on clarified rules for road tolls and user charges for heavy-duty vehicles
The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on targeted amendments to the Eurovignette directive.
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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
The new rules will help the agency better assess and manage chemical risks, protect people's health and the environment, and support a more effective EU chemicals framework. Learn more 👉 link.berry.social/deal-ECHA
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Council and Parliament strike deal for a stronger European Chemicals Agency
The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on bolstering the management and funding of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).
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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
Today’s #EPSCO Council (Employment and Social Policy) has concluded. Read the main results here 👉 link.berry.social/main-results...
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Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Social policy)
EU employment and social affairs ministers approved conclusions on cyber violence against girls, and on the link between demographic trends and housing policy. They discussed housing security for stud...
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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
🎙️Minister Constantinos Ioannou at today’s #EPSCO Council (Employment and Social Policy).
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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
🎙️Deputy Minister Clea Hadjistephanou Papaellina at today’s #EPSCO Council (Employment and Social Policy).
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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
🎙️Minister Marinos Moushouttas at today’s #EPSCO Council (Employment and Social Policy).
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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
This sets out the work programme for cooperation at EU level in the areas of education and training over the next five years. Learn more 👉 link.berry.social/press-releas...
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Council agrees roadmap for European cooperation in education and training until 2030
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), which sets ou...
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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
This sets out the work programme for cooperation at EU level in the areas of education and training over the next five years. Learn more 👉 link.berry.social/press-releas...
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Council agrees roadmap for European cooperation in education and training until 2030
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), which sets ou...
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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Minister Constantinos Ioannou chairs today’s discussions on: 🔸Council conclusions on Housing and demography 🔸Housing security for all #EPSCO
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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
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Council highlights demographic dimension of Europe’s housing crisis
The Council has approved conclusions calling on member states to take into account the interplay between housing needs and demographic trends when developing housing policies.
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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
The aim is to: ➡️take account of ageing populations, smaller households and urbanisation ➡️improve access to affordable and suitable housing for all ➡️better target support for groups most affected by the housing crisis ➡️integrate housing policy with environmental and social objectives
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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 renewed programme will: 🔹support research and innovation 🔹strengthen the competitiveness of Europe's steel sector 🔹help coal regions in their green and just transition 🔹provide up to €120 million in annual funding until 2034 Learn more 👉 link.berry.social/press-releas...
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Research fund for coal and steel: Council gives its final approval
Council gives its final approval to the package to reform 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 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
This complements the recent partial general approach on the regulation concerning the National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPP). Learn more: link.berry.social/press-release/cohesion-policy-funds
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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
The two regulations establish the cohesion policy funds: 👉 the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), including the European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg) and the Cohesion Fund (CF) 👉 the European Social Fund (ESF)
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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Deputy Minister Clea Hadjistephanou Papaellina chairs today’s discussions on: 🔸Cyber violence against girls  🔸EU Anti-Poverty Strategy #EPSCO
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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
The new legislation will: ➡️ strengthen farmers' negotiating power ➡️ make written contracts the standard ➡️ support producer organisations ➡️ improve transparency and fair competition Learn more 👉 link.berry.social/press-releas...
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Council gives final green light to strengthen farmers’ position in the food supply chain
Council adopts new rules to improve farmers’ position in the EU food supply chain, ensuring they receive a fairer share of value by strengthening their negotiating power.
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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
This is a key deliverable under the ‘One Europe, One Market’ roadmap, and a testament to the Cyprus Presidency’s commitment to turning strategic priorities into concrete results. Learn more 👉 link.berry.social/press-release/AI-omnibus
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Artificial Intelligence: Council gives final green light to simplify and streamline rules
The Council gave its final green light on a new regulation aiming to streamline and simplify certain rules regarding artificial intelligence (AI). 
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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
Learn more 👉 link.berry.social/press-release/wildfire-risk-management
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Wildfires: Council adopts recommendation to strengthen preparedness and enhance prevention
The Council adopted recommendations on integrated wildfire risk management to help member states better prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from wildfires.
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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 conclusions call for: ➡️stronger prevention and victim support ➡️improved digital literacy and awareness in schools ➡️better enforcement of EU rules ➡️closer cooperation with online platforms and law enforcement Learn more 👉 link.berry.social/press-releas...
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Safer online spaces for girls: Council calls for stronger action against cyber violence
The Council has approved conclusions calling on EU countries and the Commission to improve protection for girls and young women in the digital sphere. 
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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
Minister Marinos Moushouttas chairs today’s discussions on: 🔸Fair labour mobility 🔸European Semester
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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
🎙️Minister Michael Damianos at today’s #TTE Council (Energy). Read the main results here 👉 link.berry.social/main-results...
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Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU @cyprusineu.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The High-Level Conference on "Strengthening EU islands and coastal communities" has concluded in Pafos. 🔗 Read the main results here 👉 link.berry.social/island
High-Level Conference "Strengthening islands and coastal communities of the European Union" has concluded. 

🔗 Read the main results here 👉 https://link.berry.social/island
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