Cyprus Opens EU Council Presidency 2026 | Unity, Autonomy, Bridge-Building | Europe Politics

Описание: The official opening ceremony of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 was held on January 7, 2026, in Nicosia at the Cyprus Theatre Organisation (THOC). President Nikos Christodoulides described the presidency as a collective national mission, highlighting Cyprus’s role as a bridge for dialogue between Europe, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean.
Under the motto “An autonomous Union – open to the world,” the address emphasized strategic autonomy, European unity, and responsibility toward future generations.
The ceremony featured remarks by European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Moldovan President Maia Sandu.
A cultural program narrated Cyprus’s journey through memory, present, and future, followed by an official dinner celebrating shared European heritage.
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