Results of the General Affairs Council, 17 March 2026

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Ministers responsible for European affairs continued preparations for the March European Council meeting by discussing draft conclusions, held a policy debate on the governance aspects of the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) 2028-2034 and focused on the 2026 European Semester.

The Council continued preparations for the March European Council meeting by discussing draft conclusions. Leaders are expected to discuss:

  • Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
  • latest developments in the Middle East
  • competitiveness and the single market
  • the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034
  • European defence and security
  • migration
  • multilateralism
"In the run-up to the European Council later this week, and against the backdrop of significant geopolitical challenges, the Cyprus presidency is stepping up its efforts to advance a more competitive Europe with a long-term EU budget that is fit for the future."
Marilena Raouna
Deputy Minister for European Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus

Press conference video

Statements by the Deputy Minister for European Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms Marilena Raouna, during the press conference

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