The Conference of Presidents – political group leaders as well as the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola – were in Nicosia on 1-2 December to discuss priorities ahead of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Together with the country’s President and members of the Council of Ministers, the Conference of Presidents discussed the themes of the upcoming Presidency, the importance of a strong, secure and autonomous Europe, as well as the questions of prosperity and competitiveness.

At a joint press conference, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola and the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides both underlined their commitment to work as partners.

“Cyprus takes on the Council Presidency at a moment of rapid change and rising expectations from our citizens. We know we must push further on security, on competitiveness, and on our simplification agenda. And with Cyprus in charge, as a strong partner, I…