On Thursday, the finances of the European Union in the years to come is on the table as ministers and state secretaries for European Affairs will meet in Lefkosia (Nicosia) to discuss the ongoing negotiations for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2014-2020....

The negotiations of the EU’s new seven-year budget for the period 2014-2020 will be at the centre of discussions on Thursday, August 30, when European Ministers and State Secretaries for European Affairs convene in Lefkosia (Nicosia) for their informal meeting....

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr Erato Kozakou- Marcoullis sent a strong message of encouragement to Albania’s political leadership to proceed swiftly with all necessary reforms that will bring Albania closer to the EU....

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr Erato Kozakou- Marcoullis will visit Albania on July 31, 2012, in her capacity as chair of the General Affairs Council of the European Union, responsible for enlargement.  Albania is the fourth country of the Western Balkans that Dr....

The Foreign Affairs Minister of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr. Εrato Kozakou-Marcoullis reiterated today the commitment of the Cyprus Presidency to the European perspective of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Dr. Marcoullis concluded a two day visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina in her capacity as chair of the General Affairs Council of the European Union, responsible for enlargement....

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr. Εrato Kozakou- Marcoullis will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 26 and 27, 2012 in her capacity as chair of the General Affairs Council of the European Union, responsible for enlargement....

EU Affairs Ministers discussed the future steps in the negotiations for the seven-year EU budget in Brussels today. The Deputy Minister for EU Affairs, Ambassador Andreas D. Mavroyiannis, who chaired the General Affairs Council (GAC) meeting, called for a timely agreement on the issue, while he also briefed his counterparts on the outcome of the bilateral meetings between the Cyprus Presidency and the member states concerning the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) negotiations....

The Cyprus Presidency today concluded a first round of bilateral meetings with all Member States concerning the EU budget for 2014-2020. The Deputy Minister for EU Affairs, Ambassador Andreas D. Mavroyiannis, highlighted the willingness of everyone involved to cooperate and reiterated the Cyprus Presidency’s target of concluding the negotiations on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) by the end of the year....

The Cyprus Presidency is committed to continue the close cooperation with the European Parliament (EP), according to the Deputy Minister for EU Affairs, Ambassador Andreas D. Mavroyiannis. Speaking in Brussels during a two day appearance before the EP Committees of Regional Development (REGI) and Constitutional Affairs (AFCO), the Deputy Minister also noted that a newly reformed and efficient Cohesion Policy will constitute a key tool for growth across the EU....

The Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) is a top priority for the Cyprus Presidency. For the conclusion of its negotiations by the end of 2012, it will require a swift cooperation with all actors involved. The issues at stake and the plans of the Cyprus Presidency for this important file were analysed in Brussels today, at a discussion hosted by the Fondation Robert Schuman and co-organised with the Cyprus Presidency....

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr Erato Kozakou − Marcoullis will pay an official visit to Serbia on 11 July 2012.  Dr. Marcoullis’ visit to Serbia constitutes the first visit of the minister in her capacity as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the EU member state that holds the six month long Presidency of the Council of the European Union....

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, appeared before the European Parliament committees of Foreign Affairs (AFET) and Development (DEVE), on Tuesday July 10, 2012. Dr. Marcoullis presented the priorities of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU in the fields of Enlargement and Humanitarian Aid, respectively, and answering questions by several Members of the European Parliament....

The Cyprus Presidency presented yesterday the organisation of work regarding the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). This was communicated during the first meeting of the Permanent Representatives Committee (COREPER II) that took place yesterday in Brussels....

As Cyprus prepares to assume its first Presidency of the Council of the European Union, there is certainly no shortage of challenging items on the agenda over the next six months. The issue of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) is the number one priority for Cyprus’ Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Mr....