Ongoing EU support for resolving the Cyprus issue
July 12, 2026
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, spoke with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres about resolving the Cyprus issue. She mentioned a renewed momentum for addressing the matter and highlighted that the EU will appoint a special representative for Cyprus. The commission is prepared to support this effort in the coming months. The announcement emphasizes the need to seize this opportunity for progress. The appointment of the representative will occur soon.