European Commissioner's Visit to Cyprus for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Crisis
March 13, 2026
The European Commissioner for Health, Olivér Várhelyi, is in Cyprus for crucial discussions on the foot-and-mouth disease crisis. He is expected to respond to Cyprus's request to avoid the culling of all animals on infected farms. However, the prospects for a positive response from the Commission seem limited. Meetings are scheduled with government officials, agricultural representatives, and political stakeholders. Current information suggests that deviation from the regulation may be very difficult, if not impossible.