Cyprus Presidency slogan is "A better Europe"

The central slogan of the Cypriot presidency of the European Union will be “A better Europe”, revealed Finance Minister Kikis Kazamias on Tuesday, briefing journalists on preparations ahead of the presidency in the second half of 2012.

Kazamias said the slogan was finalized during yesterday’s meeting at the Presidential Palace, chaired by President Demetris Christofias.

He said the “Cyprus presidency wants to make an impact”, adding “we are small; therefore we have to make a greater effort than bigger partners, to enforce the priorities we have set”.

Presenting an outline of the aims of the Cypriot presidency as they were adopted during yesterday’s meeting, Kazamias said they target solidarity and effectiveness. The four subdivisions of these fundamental aims have an economic and also social significance, they are Europe and its citizens, Europe near its neighbours and development”.

During the meeting – dinner organized by the Press office of the European Parliament in Cyprus and the Press and Information Office, issues regarding the new economic administration of the EU, its repercussions on the Cypriot economy and the forthcoming Cyprus presidency were examined.