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Von der Leyen Welcomes Cypriot Presidency in Greek

Published January 1, 2026, 17:15

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, welcomed the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU with a post in Greek, wishing for the first day of the semester. She emphasized that Cyprus is taking over the Presidency at a critical moment for the EU and that the focus on strengthening Europe's autonomy is particularly important. Ms. von der Leyen expressed her expectation for cooperation with Cyprus, with the aim of strengthening Europe's preparedness and competitiveness. The post was accompanied by a photo of the coastal city of Limassol with the inscription "Good luck!".