Cypriot House President to attend European conference in Rome

The President of the Cypriot House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou, will travel to Rome on October 14, 2026, to participate in the European Conference of Presidents of Parliaments. The event is hosted by the Italian Parliament and is scheduled to take place on October 15 and 16, 2026. Demetriou will be accompanied by Andreas Christodoulou, Deputy Director General of the House, and Gavriella Marangou, Senior International Relations Officer.

The conference will bring together the heads of parliaments from member states of the Council of Europe and various international organizations. The agenda is structured around three primary topics: building resilient democracies against hybrid threats, the impact of artificial intelligence on the labor market, and the role of parliaments in addressing modern crises to support a rules-based international order. Additionally, a working breakfast for female parliamentary presidents will be held prior to the opening sessions to discuss the advancement of women's rights.

Beyond the formal proceedings, Annita Demetriou is expected to hold a series of separate bilateral meetings with her counterparts from other participating nations. These discussions aim to strengthen cooperation and address current international challenges.