Christodoulides: The EU Will Respond to Erdoğan's Moves on Cyprus
July 8, 2026
President Christodoulides stated that if Erdoğan takes substantial steps towards resuming talks, the European Union will respond. He referred to the connection between EU-Turkey relations and the Cypriot issue, emphasizing the importance of the EU's role in resolving the crisis. He also mentioned the necessary conditions that Turkey must meet for the modernization of the customs union to proceed. Christodoulides highlighted that the EU's position on the Cypriot issue aligns with that of the Republic of Cyprus.