Cyprus’ Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Dr. Maria Panayiotou, called for strengthened support for both the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) during her public interventions at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Brussels on September 22, 2025. Emphasizing the need for realism, increased funding, and flexibility, Panayiotou underscored that the future of farmers and fishers must be safeguarded amid escalating challenges.