
Cyprus has assumed the presidency of the European Council at a volatile time for Europe, as international peace efforts struggle to end the war in Ukraine, the United States shifts its loyalties and economic headwinds weigh on spending priorities. RFI asked Fiona Mullen, director of Nicosia-based think tank Sapientia Economics, what to expect when this small EU state leads the Union over the next six months.
RFI: Cyprus took the presidency of the EU Council on 1 January. What will be the priorities of the Cypriot government?