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Between 6–9 June 2024, millions of Europeans participated in shaping the future of European democracy on the occasion of the European elections. European elections take place every five years and are a unique opportunity for us to collectively decide on the future of the European Union.
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The EU stands united in its solidarity with Ukraine and will continue to support Ukraine and its people
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NextGenerationEU is a more than €800 billion temporary recovery instrument to help repair the immediate economic and social damage brought about by the coronavirus pandemic
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The Commission has today published its fifth annual Rule of Law Report, examining systematically and objectively rule of law developments in all Member States on an equal basis.
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On 24 July, the first EU-coordinated medical evacuation operation of 16 Palestinian children and their family members took place from Egypt to Spain.
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Today, the Commission is publishing revised interpretative guidelines on air passenger rights that will facilitate compliance with regulations and harmonise enforcement by national bodies.
Cyprus: Statement by the Spokesperson on the need for a fair, comprehensive and viable settlement
Cyprus in the spotlight
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Get the facts on some of the most common myths circulating about the EU.
On the occasion of International Women's Day, we organised a dedicated event together with UNHCR Cyprus on the challenges faced by refugee and asylum-seeking women in Cyprus, and to identify solutions. Watch the highlights here.
Register by 2 April 2024 to vote in the 2024 European elections!
Read the interview with Myrto Zambarta, Head of the Representation of the European Commission in Cyprus, published in Politis newspaper on 1 March 2023. (Greek only)
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Hungary assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2024, from 1 July to 31 December 2024.
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Find out what European elections are about, when and how they take place and more.
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Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety
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A network of EU local councillors, working together to communicate on EU-related topics