A sun or a snowflake? A symbol of unity, in every season. Season’s Greetings from the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026. ✨ Wishing peace, unity, prosperity, and happiness to our Union and across the world. #CY2026EU

A logo inspired by Lefkaritiko embroidery. At its heart lies the thread, fragile on its own, yet strong and cohesive when woven together. A symbol of the strength that stems from unity. 🔆 The logo of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union. 🇨🇾🇪🇺 #CY2026EU #TeamCyprus2026

The programme and priorities of the upcoming Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU have been announced. 🇨🇾🇪🇺 Read them and learn more about where our focus will be in the months ahead 👉 www.cy2026.eu #CY2026EU

The Cyprus Presidency will work for an Autonomous Union, Open to the World. A forward-looking vision for our Union, combining internal strength and independence, with openness, cooperation, and global engagement. To learn more about the priorities, visit 👉 www.cy2026.eu #CY2026EU

President, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides outlined Cyprus' political vision and priorities for its Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of 2026. 🇨🇾🇪🇺 👉Learn more about the priorities of the #CY2026EU Presidency here: 🔗www.cy2026.eu

The official website of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 is now live! 🇨🇾🇪🇺 Discover the events taking place during the Presidency, learn more about the programme and priorities, explore the cultural programme, and more! 🔗 cy2026.eu #CY2026EU 🇨🇾🇪🇺

Introducing the logo of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU. 🔆 Inspired by Cyprus’ Lefkara lace-making tradition, the island’s radiant sun, and the idea of unity through connection. Learn more about the story behind the logo: 🔗 www.cy2026.eu #CY2026EU 🇨🇾🇪🇺

We present the priorities and logo of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU. Join us live! 🗓 Sunday, 21 December 2025 🕚 10:30 (EET) #CY2026EU 🇨🇾🇪🇺

President Nikos Christodulides participated at the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Brussels today, reaffirming Cyprus’ support of the EU membership perspective of the Western Balkans. Enlargement will be one of the key priorities of the incoming #CY2026EU Presidency.

We were delighted to host @politico.eu’s AperoPro in Brussels, offering an insider view of the incoming #CY2026EU Presidency. Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna highlighted Cyprus’ key themes and goals for the six-month term ahead. 🇨🇾🇪🇺

#CY2026EU Work Programme for Environment ⬇️ 🔹Water resilience as a strategic part of climate policy 🔹Emissions reductions across sectors 🔹Circular economy at the core of Europe’s sustainability 🔹Protecting ecosystems via zero pollution

“As the incoming Presidency, our vision is clear. A Europe that protects people’s lives today and secures our future tomorrow.” 🎙️ Minister Maria Panayiotou ahead of today’s #ENVI Council Full statement here: link.berry.social/DS/ENVI/16/1...

“From Ukraine to the situation in the Middle East, the new MFF, enlargement, defence and security, competitiveness, migration and the Pact for the Mediterranean, these are all core issues that will feature prominently during the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union.” ⬇️

📍 Day 2 of #AGRIFISH Today marked the last Agriculture and Fisheries Council before Cyprus takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU. Minister Maria Panayiotou and Danish Minister Jacob Jensen exchanged gifts to mark the handover between Presidencies. Next #AGRIFISH -> #CY2026EU 🇨🇾🇪🇺

📍 Minister Makis Keravnos participated at the last #ECOFIN Council before Cyprus assumes the Presidency of the EU Council. A symbolic gift exchange between 🇨🇾 and 🇩🇰 Ministers marked the handover between Presidencies. Next #ECOFIN -> #CY2026EU

Eurozone Ministers have elected the new Eurogroup President. Congratulations to 🇬🇷 Minister of Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis. “I have no doubt that he will make an excellent President of the Eurogroup and wholeheartedly wish him every success in this post.” -Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos

🇨🇾 Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos chaired today’s Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, in an acting capacity.

📍 Day 1 of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels Minister Maria Panayiotou and EU counterparts will discuss: 🌊 Fishing opportunities for the Atlantic and the North Sea, and for the Mediterranean and Black Seas 🌾Post-2027 CAP proposals on innovation and simplification #AGRIFISH

Deputy Minister Nicodemos Damianou presented the #CY2026EU Work Programme for Research and Space ⬇️

Deputy Minister Nicholas A. Ioannides represented Cyprus today at the #JHA (Justice) Council. EU ministers discussed ⬇️

📍#COMPET (Research and Space) Council in progress Deputy Minister Nicodemos Damianou participates in discussions on: 🔎 Research: 🔹EuroHPC regulation 🔹Horizon Europe package 🛰️ Space: 🔹EU space act

📍#COMPET (Internal Market and Industry) Council underway Deputy Minister Nicodemos Damianou represents Cyprus in discussions on ⬇️

📍 #JHA (Home Affairs) Council today in Brussels Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nicholas A. Ioannides participates in discussions on: 🔹Migration 🔹Schengen 🔹Internal security 🔹Fighting organised crime

Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou presented the work programme for the upcoming #CY2026EU Presidency at today’s #TTE Council ⬇️

“Cyprus will work to drive real progress across our digital agenda, in a way that our citizens and businesses see real value and real change.” -Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou ahead of today’s #TTE (Telecommunications) Council Full statement here ⬇️

#CY2026EU Work Programme for Shipping ⬇️ “We remain committed to achieving a clear and globally effective path towards the decarbonisation of international shipping.” -Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis

#CY2026EU Work Programme for Transport ⬇️ “As Cyprus is taking on the responsibility of the Council, our focus remains on what is important for Europe: connectivity, sustainability and accessibility.” -Minister of Transport, Communications and Works Alexis Vafeades

📍 #TTE (Transport) Council Minister of Transport, Communications and Works Alexis Vafeades and Deputy Minister of Shipping Marina Hadjimanolis represent Cyprus in today’s discussions.

Minister Michael Damianos exchanged symbolic gifts with Danish Minister Sophie Løhde to mark the Presidency handover. The next #EPSCO Council (Health) will take place under the #CY2026EU Presidency.

“Health is for everyone irrespective of who they are and where they live.” -Minister Michael Damianos ahead of today’s #EPSCO (Health) Council. See full statement here: ⬇️ link.berry.social/EPSCO/02/12/...

At the #EPSCO Council today discussions focused on: 🔹Affordable housing 🔹European Globalisation Adjustment Fund 🔹Carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxic substances at work 🔹 Implementation of simplification agenda in the employment and social fields 🔹European Semester 🔹Equal treatment directive

📍 Deputy Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou participated in the #EYCS Council (Culture) in Brussels today. Ministers discussed: 🔹 Culture and democratic resilience 🔹 Access to reliable news 🔹 AgoraEU

📍 Today marks the final #EYCS (Culture) under the #EU2026DK Presidency. Keeping with Council tradition, Danish Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt and Deputy Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou took part in a symbolic gift exchange to mark the Presidency handover.

Permanent Secretary George Panteli presented today key aspects of the Education and Youth priorities of the #CY2026EU Presidency ⬇️

Honouring the EU’s biggest enlargement 🇪🇺 Today, we joined fellow 2004 enlargement Member States for a commemorative tree-planting along Cortenbergh Avenue in Brussels. The street is now symbolically marked as EU Enlargement Avenue.

Ahead of the #CY2026EU Presidency, we were delighted to co-host MED9 at our premises, together with Slovenia.

#OrangetheWorld 🧡 Today, and everyday, we join voices across Europe to say: violence against women and girls must end. Gender-based violence has no place in the EU, nor anywhere in the world. There is #NoExcuse.

Minister Papanastasiou presented today key elements of the Cyprus Presidency priorities on trade ⬇️

📍 Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou participates in the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) in Brussels today. On the agenda: 🔹 EU-US trade relations 🔹 EU-China trade relations 🔹 Ongoing trade negotiations #FAC #Trade

"We are 41 days away from Cyprus assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The preparations are intensifying and, in that context, yesterday I had the opportunity to co-chair the EU-Tajikistan Cooperation Council on behalf of the High Representative.

📍 Foreign Affairs Council today with Minister Constantinos Kombos. On the agenda: 🔹 Russian aggression against Ukraine 🔹 Situation in the Middle East 🔹 Informal exchange of views with ASEAN partners 🔹 Sahel 🔹 Sudan #FAC

📍 EU-Tajikistan Cooperation Council Minister of Foreign Affairs Constantinos Kombos leads the EU delegation on behalf of HRVP Kaja Kallas.

Sharing insights into the upcoming #CY2026EU Presidency. Deputy Minister Nicholas A. Ioannides, Permanent Representative Christina Rafti and Deputy Permanent Representative Giorgos Ioannides participated at the #CyprusForumBrussels yesterday.

Minister Maria Panayiotou represented Cyprus at the #AGRIFISH Council today. Ministers discussed: 🌾 CAP post-2027 and trade-related agricultural issues 🌊 Fishing opportunities in the Atlantic & the North, Mediterranean and Black Seas #AGRIFISH

Deputy Minister Marilena Raouna participated in the General Affairs Council today in Brussels. 🇪🇺

📍Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna participated in the 7th Accession Conference with Albania this morning, highlighting enlargement as one of the priorities of the upcoming #CY2026EU Presidency.

Wide-ranging discussion today between Permanent Representative Christina Rafti and the Japanese Ambassador to the EU Kazutoshi Aikawa, touching on EU-Japan relations and areas of cooperation in view of the upcoming #CY2026EU Presidency.

Ahead of the #CY2026EU Presidency, Permanent Representative Christina Rafti met with @UN_Women’s Deputy Executive Director Kirsi Madi in Brussels. Engaging discussion on promoting gender equality and women’s leadership.

The Environment Council is underway in Brussels. 🌱 Minister Maria Panayiotou participates in discussions on: 🎯 EU 2040 climate target 📄 EU’s post-2030 NDC in view of #COP30 🌳 Info point on deforestation #ENVI

Minister Maria Panayiotou is in Luxembourg for the Agriculture and Fisheries Council. Main topics on the agenda: 🔹Post-2027 CAP proposal on green architecture 🔹Market situation 🔹Baltic Sea fishing opportunities for 2026 🔹International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas #AGRIFISH