Cyprus assumed the EU Presidency in the midst of the economic crisis. The presidency has been a challenging task, not the least since Cyprus itself was severely hit by the crisis and is subject to austerity measures. Against this background, the pronounced ambition of the Cypriot presidency has been a “more efficient and sustainable” Europe. The agenda has been dominated by efforts to reach an agreement on the Multiannual Financial Framework for 2014-2020.

At this seminar, a review of the Cyprus Presidency will be presented.

Speakers
Argyris G. Passas, Associate Professor at the General Department of Law, Panteion University, Athens
Evangelia I. Katakalou, Ph.D Candidate in European Public Policy, Panteion University, Athens

Discussant
Johan Krafft, Director General, Department for EU-Coordination, Swedish Prime Minister´s Office

Chair
Pernilla Bäckman, Researcher in Political Science, SIEPS

Time: Thursday 6 December, 14.00-15.30. Registration/coffee from 13:30.
Venue: Medelhavsmuseet, Fredsgatan 2, Stockholm
Language: English

Register no later than 4 December

The seminar is free of charge and open to the public.