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Christodoulides Announces EU Presidency Vision Lacking Concrete Plans

Published January 2, 2026, 08:02
Christodoulides Announces EU Presidency Vision Lacking Concrete Plans

Cyprus has assumed the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for 2026, with President Christodoulides presenting a broad vision for an “autonomous and open to the world Europe”. However, the lack of a concrete action plan to address the challenges facing the EU, such as defense, migration, and the economy, raises doubts about the effectiveness of the announcements. Commitments to support Ukraine, simplify bureaucracy, and expand trade relations are considered vague and lacking clear resources or timelines.