Nicosia: The legacy of Cyprus' Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the importance of preserving the expertise, institutional structures, relationships of trust, and strong political coordination developed during the six-month term are highlighted by outgoing Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna in a written statement issued upon the completion of her tenure on Friday. She said the Report on Activities submitted Friday to the President of the Republic reflects the legacy of the Cypriot Presidency and aims to ensure the long-term strengthening of Cyprus' effective participation in the European Union's decision-making processes.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the report covers the period from 17 January 2024 to 31 July 2026, the date on which her term in office ended, and documents the work carried out from the beginning of the preparations through to the completion of Cyprus' Presidency, at both the organisational and administrative as well as the political level. Among other things, it outlines the institutional preparations and coordination of the Presidency, the development of its programme and strategic priorities, the political representation of the Republic of Cyprus within the EU institutions, contacts with member states, candidate countries, and third countries, as well as the management of key European policy files, legislative negotiations, and the main results achieved during the Presidency.
Raouna described the preparation and conduct of the Cyprus Presidency as "a national mission of particular institutional and political importance" and says that, under the leadership of President Nikos Christodoulides, efforts were focused on achieving tangible results and strengthening Cyprus' role and footprint within the European Union.
Marking the end of her term, she expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve as Deputy Minister for European Affairs and thanked the President, members of the Council of Ministers, the Secretariat of the Cyprus Presidency, ministries, government departments, the Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the EU, and all those who contributed to the successful completion of the Presidency.