Cyprus has taken EU Presidency. On 30 June a press release was communicated stating the six month Programme of the Cyprus Presidency which will work Τowards a Better Europe, more relevant to its citizens and to the world. The priorities of the Programme are: 1. Europe, more efficient and sustainable, 2. Europe, with a better performing and growth economy, 3. Europe, more relevant to its citizens, with solidarity and social cohesion and, 4. Europe in the world, closer to its neighbours.
On Wednesday July 4, 2012, at the European Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Demetris Christofias will present the Cyprus Presidency programme. At the plenary session the MEPs will have the opportunity to ask the President questions about the Presidency. You will find out more on the Presidency webiste.