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Ventren to Fytiris: "We Have High Expectations" for the Cypriot EU Presidency

Published January 22, 2026, 16:19
Ventren to Fytiris: "We Have High Expectations" for the Cypriot EU Presidency

The Minister of Justice and Public Order, Kostas Fytiris, met with the French Minister of the Interior, Marie-Pierre Ventren, on the sidelines of the informal Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting in Nicosia. The meeting focused on strengthening relations between Cyprus and France, with Ms. Ventren expressing satisfaction with the cooperation and stating the high expectations for the Cypriot EU Presidency. The informal Council focuses on migration policy and Schengen area security policy. The Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU for 2026 is expected to play a significant role in promoting common European policies in these areas.