Cypriot officials chair EU Council meetings in Luxembourg

On June 29, 2026, Cypriot Minister of Interior Constantinos Ioannou is chairing the EPSCO Council session in Luxembourg, focusing on housing policy during the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU. Ministers are expected to adopt the first Council Conclusions on Housing, emphasizing demographic, social, and economic changes while respecting subsidiarity. The agenda includes a policy discussion on housing security for students and middle-income households to improve access to affordable housing. Simultaneously, Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Clea Papaellina is chairing the EPSCO Council session dedicated to social policy. Discussions in this session focus on the European Commission's social package and the implementation of the first European Strategy for Combating Poverty. The Deputy Minister is also presenting the achievements of the Cypriot Presidency regarding child welfare, active aging, long-term care, and the inclusion of persons with disabilities. The events underline the efforts of the Cypriot Presidency to address transnational socioeconomic challenges within the European Union.