Cyprus EU presidency logo selection process begins

The process to select the logo for Cyprus’ forthcoming EU Presidency began here today, with the first meeting of the Evaluation Committee.

Head of the Cyprus EU Presidency Secretariat Andreas Moleskis said the Secretariat has received 97 proposals, which were opened on Thursday before the Committee members.

According to an announcement of the Secretariat, Moleskis said he hoped the logo will reflect, through its design and creativity, not only the priorities of the Cyprus EU Presidency, but also Cyprus’ arts, civilisation and culture.”

The Evaluation Committee will meet again next week to prepare the short list of logos which will then be submitted to the President of the Republic Demetris Christofias who will have the last word on the selection process.

The Secretariat of the Cyprus EU Presidency announced last April the launch of a competition to create a special logo in view of the assumption of the Presidency of the Council of the EU by the Republic of Cyprus on July 1st 2012.

Cyprus joined the EU in May 2004. This is the first time it will assume the six monthly rotating EU presidency.