Ex-ante conditionalities are an essential part of the preparations for the next programming period. Cypriot authorities need to take actions to fulfil the following ex-ante conditionalities before the start of the programming period 2014-2020.

EC President Jose Manuel Barroso replied to a letter from the President of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, regarding EU funds for Cyprus 2014-2020. The letter addresses different elements of the future programming period such as the possibility to benefit from the Youth Employment Initiative, the higher pre-financing and higher co-financing rates, as well the financial envelope for Cyprus.