In which year did Cyprus first hold the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 2012, in the second half of the year
- Step 1: Each member state takes a turn at leading the Council's work. Step 2. Cyprus held it for the first time from July to December 2012. Answer: 2012. Why not the others: 2004 was the year of accession, 2008 was the year of the euro, and 2016 was not its turn.
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