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Christodoulides to ZDF: "Cyprus Reunification Could Offer Incredible Opportunities"

Published January 2, 2026, 16:17
Christodoulides to ZDF: "Cyprus Reunification Could Offer Incredible Opportunities"

The President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, in an interview with German broadcaster ZDF, emphasized that the Cyprus issue is not a frozen conflict and that the reunification of the island could offer significant opportunities to all Cypriots. He referred to the need for the EU's strategic autonomy in areas such as defense, energy, and competitiveness, highlighting the EU's dependence on the US, China, and Russia. He also underlined Cyprus's desire to bring the EU closer to the countries of the Middle East, India, and the Gulf, as well as to address the daily problems of EU citizens. Regarding Turkey, he stated that Cyprus wants a rapprochement with Turkey only if it meets the criteria set by the EU.