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Fair Solution to Cyprus Issue Remains EU’s Absolute Priority, Says von der Leyen

Published January 15, 2026, 14:01
Fair Solution to Cyprus Issue Remains EU’s Absolute Priority, Says von der Leyen

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, assured that achieving a comprehensive, just, and lasting solution for Cyprus remains an absolute priority for the European Union. The statement was made after her visit to the Green Line in Nicosia, which she described as very moving. Ms. von der Leyen expressed hope that 2026 will bring new momentum towards the reunification of Cyprus, emphasizing the importance of resolving the Cyprus issue for the future of Cyprus and Europe.