Cyprus’ Finance Minister Makis Keravnos presented the programme of the Cyprus Presidency at the first meeting of EU finance ministers (ECOFIN) in Brussels, setting out the priorities for the coming six months. “An autonomous Union open to the world is the motto of our Presidency. Guided by this motto, we are committed to delivering an ambitious and impactful Presidency. We want to build momentum towards a thriving, more competitive Europe,” Keravnos said.