Christodoulides-Merz Meeting on European-Turkish Relations and Cyprus
November 14, 2025
The meeting between Nikos Christodoulides and Friedrich Merz in Germany focused on European-Turkish relations and the Cyprus issue. Christodoulides emphasized Germany's role in restarting negotiations for Cyprus. Proposed ideas included the liberalization of entry visas for Turkish businessmen and inviting the Turkish Foreign Minister to a European council meeting. Merz highlighted the need for closer cooperation with Turkey, while Christodoulides reminded the importance of a solution based on federal principles. The outcomes of this cooperation are expected to influence the upcoming Cypriot EU presidency.