In July 2010, the European Commission published what is known as the “Green Paper towards Adequate, Sustainable and European Pension Systems”, prepared by three commissioners (László Andor, Olli Rehn and Michel Barnier).

In July 2010, the European Commission published what is known as the “Green Paper towards Adequate, Sustainable and European Pension Systems”, prepared by three commissioners (László Andor, Olli Rehn and Michel Barnier).

In the four-year period under review, the economy of Cyprus has developed within the framework of the Convergence Programme and the government's goal of joining the Euro zone from the First of January 2008 (fulfilling the Maastricht criteria).

The 17th of October has been designated as the International Day for the eradication of poverty, whilst 2010 has been declared by the European Union as the year of social integration and combating poverty.