Brussels: Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna travels to Brussels on Monday, where she will participate in the European Union (EU) General Affairs Council, taking place on Tuesday.
According to Cyprus News Agency, "at the opening of the Council, the Irish Presidency will present its priorities for the second half of 2026, with an emphasis on priorities falling within the competence of the General Affairs Council."
The press release further detailed that the Ministers will exchange views regarding the progress and future orientation of work concerning the simplification process. Additionally, the Council will be asked to approve conclusions regarding the evaluation of its annual dialogue on the rule of law.
During an informal lunch, the Ministers will discuss the "One Europe, One Market" roadmap with Enrico Letta. Raouna will also participate in the EU Intergovernmental Conferences with Ukraine, Montenegro, Moldova, and Albania, which are scheduled for the same day, the press release concluded.
Cyprus assumed the Presidency of the EU Council in the first half of 2026 and handed it over on July 1st, 2026.