EU strategic autonomy depends on regional strength, says Finance Minister

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Wednesday presented the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU regarding Cohesion Policy to the European Parliament Committee on Regional Development.

“Geography cannot determine opportunities,” Keravnos underlined during the opening of the session.

“Agriculture and livestock farming must remain a key element of Cohesion Policy,” he stressed while closing the meeting with a reference to the foot and mouth disease crisis currently affecting Cyprus.