Cyprus will lead the European Union for six months. President Nikos Christodoulides has a plan. The main idea is "A Strong Union Open to the World." Cyprus wants to focus on safety, defence, and money.
The EU has problems now. Cyprus sees this time as important. Cyprus is in the south-east of the EU. It also knows about a divided land. This helps it understand safety.
Cyprus wants the EU to be stronger. It has five main goals. Helping Ukraine is one goal. Cyprus will work for world rules. It will also help Ukraine. The EU's defence will get better.
Safety about people moving is key. Cyprus will work on new rules. It wants to help people go home. This needs help from other countries.
Cyprus also wants to help the EU's money. It will make the market stronger. This helps small businesses. Clean energy is also a goal. The EU must fight fake news. Safety at sea is important.
President Christodoulides wants countries to agree. He thinks Cyprus can help build a strong EU. He said, "Europe's heart beats stronger in Cyprus."