Cyprus presidency of the Council of the EU

The Presidency of the Council of the European Union rotates among the member states of the EU every six months. On 1 January 2026, Cyprus assumes the presidency of the Council of the EU for the second time since its accession to the Union.

Official website: Cyprus presidency of the Council of the European Union

Thursday 22 January: EESC Plenary Session

The 602nd  Plenary Session of the EESC chaired by the EESC President Séamus Boland takes place on Wednesday 21 January (14:30-18:30) and will continue on Thursday 22 January (9:00-13:00).

On Thursday 22 January at 09:30, the Deputy Minister for European Affairs of Cyprus, Marilena Raouna, presents to the Plenary the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

You are invited to follow the debate via webstreaming.