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Cyprus Schengen Evaluation Report to be Adopted by Commission in Spring

Published January 23, 2026, 14:12
Cyprus Schengen Evaluation Report to be Adopted by Commission in Spring

The European Commission is expected to adopt the Schengen evaluation report for Cyprus this Spring, paving the way for the country's potential accession to the Schengen area. European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, stated that Cyprus has made significant progress in all technical requirements. The final decision will be made by the Council, once Cyprus's readiness is confirmed. Furthermore, the Commissioner noted that illegal border crossings have decreased by more than half compared to 2023, linked to the implementation of the new Migration and Asylum Pact.