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Cyprus Presidency's Social Priorities Presented by K. Papaellena

Published January 13, 2026, 18:03
Cyprus Presidency's Social Priorities Presented by K. Papaellena

The Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Klea Papaellena, presented the social priorities of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU in Brussels. During her visit, she met with Cypriot Commissioner Kostas Kadeis, the Director-General of the Council of the EU David Brozina, Members of the European Parliament, and the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Roxana Minzatu. Discussions focused on poverty prevention and combating, child protection, strengthening the social inclusion of people with disabilities, and addressing the challenges of long-term care and active aging. Ms. Papaellena informed her counterparts about the High-Level Conferences that will take place in Cyprus and Brussels.