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Cypriot MEP Secures Funding for Key Issues in EU Budget

Published January 26, 2026, 08:15
Cypriot MEP Secures Funding for Key Issues in EU Budget

Cypriot MEP Michalis Hadjipantela expressed his satisfaction with his role in the negotiations for the EU budget, successfully securing significant funds for Cyprus. Specifically, funding for the Committee on Missing Persons and the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage was increased by €500,000. Mr. Hadjipantela emphasized that the 2026 budget represents a commitment to a Europe that protects, supports, and leaves no one behind, investing in its citizens and a common future. This success is attributed to the persistence and negotiating skills of the Cypriot MEP, who played a key role in the relevant European Parliament committees.