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EU to appoint new envoy for Cyprus issue

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The EU is set to announce a new representative for the Cyprus problem.
President Christodoulides discussed potential candidates with Ursula von der Leyen.
The position has been vacant since March 2026 due to Johannes Hahn's resignation.
The EU aims to facilitate the resumption of peace talks regarding Cyprus.
Direct negotiations for reunification have been stalled since 2017.

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The European Commission is preparing to announce a new envoy for the Cyprus problem, as indicated by President Nikos Christodoulides during his arrival at the European Council summit in Brussels. Christodoulides highlighted the importance of the appointment and stated that discussions around potential candidates had taken place with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

This decision comes as part of the EU's ongoing efforts to address the long-standing Cyprus issue. President Christodoulides has emphasized the role of the EU in revitalizing negotiations concerning reunification and other related matters, including discussions on Schengen and EU relations with Turkey. The formal announcement regarding the new envoy is expected to follow shortly from the European Commission.

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