In which half-year did Cyprus hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first time?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. July to December 2012
- Step 1: Presidencies rotate every six months. Step 2. Cyprus took the presidency in the second half of 2012. Answer: July to December 2012. Why not the others: January to June 2008: Cyprus had not joined the euro area's presidency rota in early 2008. July to December 2004: Cyprus had only just joined the EU in 2004. January to June 2016: Cyprus did not hold the presidency in 2016.
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