Cypriot parliamentary speaker attends V4 and Friends of Cohesion meeting in Bratislava

The President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus, Annita Demetriou, is in Bratislava, Slovakia, on November 12 and 13, 2026, to participate in a joint meeting of the Visegrad Group (V4) parliamentary speakers and the 'Friends of Cohesion' countries. The gathering is hosted by the National Council of the Slovak Republic, following an invitation from its President, Richard Rasi.

The primary focus of the deliberations, scheduled for Friday, November 13, at Bratislava Castle, is the negotiation of the European Union's next Multiannual Financial Framework for the 2028-2034 period. Participants aim to establish a unified position advocating for the protection of a robust and well-funded Cohesion Policy and the Common Agricultural Policy. These two policies are described as essential pillars of the EU budget, crucial for maintaining economic, social, and territorial integration, as well as the sustainability of the primary sector.

The 'Friends of Cohesion' group, which includes countries from Southern, Eastern, and Baltic Europe, seeks to ensure that these key areas remain a high priority in upcoming budgetary planning. No further administrative actions were detailed beyond these scheduled discussions.