Message of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the Tripartite Social Summit

EU leaders and social partners met in Brussels, on 18 March 2026, for the Tripartite Social Summit, a twice-yearly forum for dialogue that brings together the leaders of the EU institutions and the European social partners. Discussions focused on ‘Investment for a vibrant European economy and quality jobs’.

In his message on behalf of the Presidency of the Council of the EU, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, said Cyprus had a long tradition of social dialogue and that, working side by side with social partners, the Cyprus Government "ensures that employment policies are not simply imposed, but constructed together. The effective tripartite cooperation at national level has contributed to the highest employment rate in Cyprus’ history, reaching 81.3% in 2025, while unemployment has dropped to 4.4% (2025) – the lowest level since 2008." 

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Read the main messages from the Tripartite Social Summit on the official website of the Council of the EU.

Find more information about the main results of the Tripartite Social Summit on the official website of the Council of the EU.