Cyprus hosts high-level disability conferences during EU presidency in May 2026

The Cypriot Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare will host a series of high-level events in Limassol in May 2026 as part of the country’s presidency of the Council of the European Union. On May 7, 2026, a High-Level Conference on Disability titled 'Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities: Empowerment and Support in a Community for All' will take place. The conference focuses on supported decision-making and the expansion of community services to ensure the autonomy of people with disabilities, in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Key participants include European Commissioner for Equality Hadja Lahbib, along with ministers from Ireland and Spain and a senior official from Malta. On May 8, 2026, the European Disability Platform will meet to discuss the European Commission's new initiatives regarding regional disability strategies. The events will conclude with the Annual National Assembly of the European Disability Forum. The organizers state that these sessions are intended to complement one another in advancing European social policy. No conflicting information was reported regarding the nature or dates of these scheduled events.