CF2025

Cyprus Forum Brussels

November 18, 15:00 - 17:00

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Igniting Dialogue, Inspiring Change.

The expansion to Brussels marks an exciting new chapter for the Cyprus Forum, an annual forum dedicated to fostering dialogue and driving impactful change. As an extension of the Cyprus Forum series, the addition of Brussels signifies our commitment to broadening our reach and engaging with diverse perspectives on critical issues.
 
Since its inception, the Cyprus Forum has been at the forefront of facilitating discussions and collaboration among policymakers, academics, civil society representatives, and thought leaders. By establishing a presence in Brussels, we aim to further amplify these conversations, drawing upon the dynamic energy and expertise of this global hub.
 
Whether you’re in Brussels, Cyprus, or beyond, your voice matters. Let’s come together to drive impactful conversations and shape a better future for all. Join us in igniting dialogue and inspiring change.

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REBECCA CHRISTIE

Rebecca Christie is a senior fellow at Bruegel, the Brussels-based economic think tank.

She hosts The Sound of Economics podcast and does research on EU finance and capital markets.

In 2024 she was in residence for five months at the European Central Bank as a senior economist, and she was lead author on the official history of the European Stability Mechanism.

Before her research career, Rebecca was a journalist for more than 20 years, mainly in Washington and Brussels.

DAVIDE COLOMBI

Davide Colombi is a Researcher in the Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Unit at CEPS.

He has worked on numerous projects and studies related to EU asylum and migration policy for the European Commission, the European Parliament, and other stakeholders.

His research has also covered international human rights law, including freedom of movement, equality and non-discrimination, socio-economic rights and human trafficking.

LOUCAS FOURLAS

Loucas Fourlas was born in Limassol, Cyprus, on August 21, 1969. He studied Economics and Political Sciences at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and later attended specialised courses in Research Journalism and International Crisis at Columbia University and George Washington University in the United States.

He began his professional career in journalism, where he worked for over twenty years as a reporter, editor, and television presenter in Cyprus. In 2008, he served as the Press Secretary for presidential candidate Ioannis Kasoulidis, and from 2017 to 2019 he held the position of Spokesperson for the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus.

In May 2019, Loucas Fourlas was elected as a Member of the European Parliament representing Cyprus. Within the European Parliament, he serves as the Chair of the Delegation to the EU–Serbia Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee, and he is also the Head of the Cypriot Delegation in the European Parliament. His parliamentary work focuses on foreign policy, social policy,  public health policy, particularly in the field of cancer prevention and treatment, with a strong emphasis on childhood cancer and equal access to healthcare across the European Union.

In recognition of his work and dedication, Loucas Fourlas was honoured with the MEP of the Year Award by The Parliament Magazine, a distinction that highlights his commitment to European values, health policy, and social welfare.

Beyond his political career, he is deeply engaged in social and humanitarian causes. He is the founder of the non-profit organisation Little Heroes, which supports children suffering from cancer, and an ambassador of the charity Hope. He is also the author of three books. His book ” A Sea Upon a Time,” was selected for the “Readers of Europe 2021” campaign. His second book “23 Years on Air”, reflects on his long career in journalism and media and his third book reflects on his parliamentary work in the European Parliament.

GEORGIOS IOANNIDES

Georgios Ioannides serves as the Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cyprus to the European Union, contributing to Cyprus’s leadership ahead of its second Presidency of the Council of the EU.

A career diplomat with more than two decades of experience, he has held several senior positions within the Cypriot Foreign Service, including High Commissioner of Cyprus to Canada, and postings at the Permanent Representation of Cyprus to the Council of Europe.

His diplomatic work spans human rights, EU affairs, and environmental, social, educational, and cultural policy, reflecting a deep commitment to multilateralism and European cooperation.

Nicholas A. Ioannides

Dr. Nicholas A. Ioannides holds a PhD in Public International Law from the University of Bristol (2017). During the academic year 2017-2018 he was a Nippon Foundation Fellow at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in Hamburg.

He graduated from the Law School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and received a Master’s degree (LLM) in Public International Law from the University of Bristol.

He has taught Public International Law, International Humanitarian Law and European Law at academic institutions in Cyprus and abroad. He was a legal advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Public International and European law issues. He has represented the Republic of Cyprus at the International Court of Justice in The Hague and in working groups of the Council of the European Union.

In 2019 he was awarded by the Hellenic Society of International Law and International Relations for the best doctoral thesis in international law for the years 2017-2019. In 2020 he was awarded by the International Association for the Law of the Sea for an academic article published in an international legal journal. He has published a book (a second one is currently under publication) and several academic articles/chapters in international legal publications. He has served as Chairman of the International and European Law Committee of the Cyprus Bar Association.

COSTAS KADIS

Commissioner Costas Kadis leads the EU’s Fisheries and Oceans policy, focusing on implementing a long-term vision for a resilient, competitive, and sustainable European fisheries and aquaculture sector to secure Europe’s food sovereignty. He is also responsible for the EU’s global efforts to restore ocean health, ensure maritime security, and support coastal communities across Europe. He oversees the implementation of the EU Ocean Pact, the flagship initiative aiming to ensure coherence across all policy areas linked to the ocean and strengthen Europe’s role as a global leader in ocean governance.

A Professor of Biodiversity Conservation at Frederick University in Cyprus, Commissioner Kadis has held several ministerial positions for the Republic of Cyprus, including Minister of Health, Minister of Education and Culture, and Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment. He also led the Greek Cypriot Technical Committee on the Environment, engaging in reunification talks with his Turkish Cypriot counterpart.

Born in Nicosia in 1967, he graduated from the University of Athens with a degree in Biology in 1991 and earned a PhD in Conservation Biology in 1995. He served as postdoctoral researcher at the University of Athens, thereafter, establishing the Nature Conservation Unit at Frederick University Cyprus and serving as Dean of its School of Education from 2005.

Prof. Kadis is an accomplished scholar, authoring or co-authoring six books and over 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles on natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, and environmental education.

NICOLAS KYRIAKIDES

Nicolas Kyriakides is a lawyer and academic. He is also interested in policy-making.

He is a graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, he holds postgraduate degrees from UCL and NYU and a PhD (DPhil) from the University of Oxford.

He has also been a visiting researcher at Harvard University.

He teaches at the University of Nicosia and has contributed to a number of high level innovative legal research initiatives and papers in the course of both his commercial practice and his academic life, such as the Procedural Law Unit at the University of Nicosia.

He is also a founding member of the non-profit organisation Oxygono.