Some highlights from a fast-paced start to @cy2026eu.bsky.social: 🇨🇾 trip to Cyprus 🇪🇺 first #ECOFIN & #GAC Councils 🤝 first trilogues 📝 Coreper II meetings ☕ a lot of coffee 5 months to go & a lot to look forward to. If you're a #journo covering EU affairs, reach out for a Cypriot coffee & a chat.

📍 General Affairs Council underway in Brussels On today’s #GAC agenda: 🔸 #CY2026EU Priorities 🔸 Annual rule of law dialogue 🔸 European Democracy Shield

📌 DEAL! The Council and @europarl.europa.eu have just reached a provisional agreement to improve the efficiency of the EU External Action Guarantee under NDICI-Global Europe. The improved rules will strengthen support for the EU’s strategic investments worldwide. #GlobalGateway

25th Accession Conference with Montenegro 🇲🇪🇪🇺 Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna chaired the first EU-Montenegro IGC under the #CY2026EU Presidency. 👇

The first trilogue on the Defence Omnibus Package has just concluded. Negotiations kicked-off for: 👉 Intra-EU transfers & procurement 👉 Permit acceleration 👉 Defence readiness #Simplification

Next week’s trilogue agenda👇

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

3, 2, 1… The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union begins today! 🇨🇾 🇪🇺 Working for an Autonomous Union, Open to the World. Ready to deliver ✅ #CY2026EU

The countdown is over. ✨ A new year begins, and so does our Presidency! Wishing everyone a bright, prosperous and inspiring New Year. #CY2026EU #TeamCyprus2026

After six busy and productive months, the Council presidency baton passes from Denmark 🇩🇰 ➡️ to Cyprus 🇨🇾 Tak (thank you), @eu2025dk.bsky.social, for your leadership over the past six months. On 1 January, we say 👋 Καλωσόρισες (welcome), @cy2026eu.bsky.social! More to come 🔜 #eu2025dk #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

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

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 🇨🇾🇪🇺

Have a look at our official website as we count down the days until 1 January 2026, when #CY2026EU takes over the Presidency of the Council of the 🇪🇺 👇 🔗 cy2026.eu 🇨🇾 @cy2026eu.bsky.social @consilium.europa.eu @press.consilium.europa.eu

Join us tomorrow, Sunday 21 December, as we present the priorities of the incoming Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 🇨🇾🇪🇺

Today, the #EUCO delivered an important message: The EU is committed to addressing Ukraine's pressing financial needs for the next two years, including support for its military and defence efforts. Russia must stop the war immediately.

The European Council just held an in-depth discussion on how to make sure that Europe’s climate ambitions and the competitiveness of our economy go hand in hand. We reaffirmed our commitment to the Paris Agreement and stressed that we need to be pragmatic and flexible in our strategy.

🇪🇺 EU leaders are meeting tomorrow in Brussels for the European Council. From doorsteps, to room setups and mic checks, take a sneak peak inside an EU summit 👇

This week, the #CyprusinEU team welcomed a group of #ULB students at our premises in Brussels, sharing valuable insights about Cyprus’ upcoming #CY2026EU Presidency. 🧠💡 Thank you everyone for the great energy and interesting questions! #TeamCyprus2026

“The upcoming #CY2026EU Presidency will prioritise the implementation of the Asylum and Migration Pact, and the adoption of the Return Regulation.” Doorstep by Deputy Minister Nicholas A. Ioannides ahead of today’s Justice and Home Affairs Council (Home Affairs). #JAI #JHA

Starting the week from Luxembourg! 📍Today: Justice and Home Affairs Council (Justice) Minister of Justice and Public Order Marios Hartsiotis joined EU counterparts to discuss: 🔹Rule of law 🔹The future of Eurojust 🔹Lawful access to data 🔹Fight against Russian impunity #JHA #TeamCyprus2026

Brussels joined in the celebrations of Cyprus’ Independence Day 🇨🇾 The city’s emblematic Manneken Pis wore a Cypriot traditional “vraka” to mark the occasion. 🎉

🇨🇾🇪🇺 Excited to share I've joined #TeamCyprus2026! For the next 9 months, I'll be supporting the incoming Cyprus presidency of the @consilium.europa.eu as a press officer for Coreper II. ⌛Only 87 days until Cyprus takes over the #EUCouncil presidency on 1 January. @cyprusineu.bsky.social #CY2026EU

🌱 This afternoon at the #AGRIFISH Council, 🇪🇺 ministers will hold a first discussion on the Commission’s proposed framework for the future common agricultural policy post-2027 #CAP. Watch the debate LIVE from +/- 14.30 👇 link.europa.eu/3XwdkN @eu2025dk.bsky.social @press.consilium.europa.eu

❗️ The meeting of 🇪🇺 #AGRIFISH ministers will soon start. On the agenda this morning: 🇬🇧🇳🇴 fisheries consultations for 2026 with UK and Norway 🐟 future funding for the common fisheries policy 🎥 Follow the public session on the #CFP from +/- 11:15 👇 link.europa.eu/wpDYxw

🚨 #AGRIFISH ministers are meeting today and tomorrow in Brussels. 🎥 Stay tuned for the live doorstep by 🇩🇰 Minister Jacob Jensen starting at +/- 8.30: link.europa.eu/twqfGH 📋 Meeting agenda and background info: link.europa.eu/KkC8Rn

❗ NOW available: background brief ahead of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 22-23 September 2025 #AGRIFISH Read it here ⬇️ link.europa.eu/KkC8Rn @press.consilium.europa.eu

🇪🇺🌱 How can the EU strenghten the competitiveness of the agricultural sector while fast-tracking its green transition? EU #agri ministers gathered in Copenhagen on 7-9 September to tackle this topic. Read more 👇 danish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/news/the-... @eu2025dk.bsky.social

Some highlights from the site visits organised by @eu2025dk.bsky.social during the informal meeting of 🇪🇺 #agri ministers: 👩‍🌾 Aggersvold Estate in Jyderup 🌱 Søgaard plant farm in Roskilde Learning about how bio-based solutions can support the green transition of the agricultural sector 🚜

The future of European agriculture 🇪🇺🌱 Over the past days, Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Jacob Jensen, hosted the EU Agriculture Ministers in Copenhagen. 👉Read the press release here: danish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/news/the-...

🇪🇺🌱 How can Europe strengthen competitiveness while fast-tracking the green transition? On 7-9 September, EU ministers will gather in Copenhagen for the Informal Meeting of Agriculture Ministers. 👉 Read more here: danish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/news/impr...

🌍🇪🇺 Ministers meet in Copenhagen for the Informal Meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers. Focus: competitiveness + green transition through simplification, innovation & biotech. 👉 Read more here: danish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/events/in...

Agriculture and cohesion remain at the heart of our budget. They are central pillars of European solidarity and investment. Investing in people, Member States and regions. Safeguarding farmers’ livelihoods. And dedicating strong resources to social policies.

Today we present the EU budget for 2028-2034. It's a budget for a new era, that matches Europe’s ambition. That addresses Europe’s challenges. That strengthens our independence.⁩

🎨🇩🇰 The Council buildings have been given a Danish makeover! @eu2025dk.bsky.social artwork brings a fresh perspective - highlighting the importance of diversity and community in a world facing environmental and technological challenges. Take a look! 👇 #eu2025dk

🚜🐟 At today's #AGRIFISH Council, ministers: 🇩🇰 welcomed Danish presidency priorities: simplification, green transition, strong agri-food sector 🌾 reviewed the market situation 🌱 addressed the EU’s protein self-sufficiency 📌 More here: europa.eu/!KQpqMf

EU #AGRIFISH ministers are meeting on Monday. On the agenda: 📌 priorities of the 🇩🇰 presidency 📌 proteins 📌 agricultural markets More information 👉 europa.eu/!YB8BRk @eu2025dk.bsky.social @press.consilium.europa.eu

Moldova’s future lies with the EU and the two are close partners. Key aspects of the relationship include: 📌 Moldova’s path to EU membership 📌 EU financial assistance 📌 EU military support 📌 synchronisation of electricity grids 📌 trade More ➡️ europa.eu/!4DPh3m

🇪🇺🇲🇩 United in Chişinău: the EU and Moldova shaping a shared European future. Uniți în Chișinău: UE și Moldova conturează un viitor european comun. #EUMoldova

At the EU-Moldova summit in Chișinău, EU leaders reaffirmed: 📌their support for Moldova’s EU accession path and reform progress 📌their commitment to Moldova’s sovereignty, security & resilience 📌their condemnation of Russia’s continued hybrid attacks → europa.eu/!G7JBn3

🇪🇺🇲🇩 Thank you for the warm welcome dear Maia Sandu! Our first ever EU-Moldova Summit marks a milestone in the deepening of our relations. Moldova’s future is in the European Union and we are here to support Moldova every step of the way!

Denmark is officially taking over the Presidency of the Council of the EU as of today, 1 July 🇩🇰 🇪🇺 This is marked by hoisting the EU flag next to the Danish ‘Dannebrog’ in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark in the capital of Copenhagen. Visit www.eu2025.dk to know more 🌪️

👋 Welcome 🇩🇰 Denmark @eu2025dk.bsky.social‬, which has just taken over the Council presidency. It's going to be an exciting six months! #eu2025dk

#EUCO | EU summit, 26-27 June 2025 On the EU leaders' agenda: 📌 Ukraine 📌 Middle East 📌 European defence and security 📌 EU in the world and competitiveness 📌 Migration 📌Moldova 📌 Western Balkans 📌 Internal security, preparedness and hybrid activities More info 👇 europa.eu/!JVCCHc

🇪🇺 #AGRIFISH ministers met in Luxembourg. They discussed: 🌱 trade 🌾 simplification in agriculture 🌳 forest monitoring 🎣 sustainable fishing Read the meeting’s main results: europa.eu/!ydDMtW

Better data on forest health = more resilient forests 📊🌳🇪🇺 The Council agreed its position on a new law to improve and harmonise the monitoring of forest health and threats across the EU. 📌 Find out more about forest protection in the EU: europa.eu/!jKKfWJ

#AGRIFISH ministers will 🔜 discuss #ForestMonitoring, aiming to reach a common position on a new law to improve the sustainable management of forests. #EUForests Follow the discussions 👇 europa.eu/!9q4gX9

The second day of the #AGRIFISH Council starts with #fisheries. Ministers will discuss: ✅ sustainable fishing in the 🇪🇺 and guidelines for 2026 ✅ #IUU fishing ✅ fisheries control ✅ Baltic Sea fish stocks ✅ #EuropeanOceanPact LIVE from +/- 10.00 👇 europa.eu/!nhp4tM

🌱 On the agenda this afternoon at the #AGRIFISH Council: 🌾 simplification in agriculture 👩‍🌾 improving the position of farmers in the food chain 🚫 unfair trading practices 🍇 support for the #EUWine sector Watch the discussions LIVE from +/- 14.50 👇 europa.eu/!jy9ypG