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Cyprus reunification and UN-facilitated settlement talks

The Cyprus reunification and comprehensive-settlement process within UN Security Council resolutions and EU principles.

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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jul 17, 2025, 11:21 AM
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Von der Leyen reaffirms the EU's commitment to the reunification of Cyprus
Von der Leyen reaffirms the EU's commitment to the reunification of Cyprus and supports efforts to resume UN-led negotiations.
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The EU remains steadfastly committed to the reunification of Cyprus, fully in line with UN Security Council resolutions and principles, values and legislation of the EU. We strongly support the efforts of the UN Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy to resume negotiations. ↓
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jan 15, 2026, 12:38 PM
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“A comprehensive, fair and lasting settlement for Cyprus and for all Cypriots remains an absolute priority for the EU.”
Von der Leyen states a comprehensive and lasting settlement for Cyprus remains an absolute priority and highlights hope that 2026 will bring new momentum towards the reunification of Cyprus.
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Very moving visit to the Green Line in Nicosia. I want to be clear. A comprehensive, fair and lasting settlement for Cyprus and for all Cypriots remains an absolute priority for the EU. So I hope that 2026 will bring new momentum towards the reunification of Cyprus.
On the EU's priority for a Cyprus settlement
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jul 12, 2026, 07:26 PM
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“We can sense a renewed momentum to solve the Cyprus issue within the UN framework and in line with the principles, values and legislation of the EU.”
Von der Leyen notes a renewed momentum to solve the Cyprus issue.
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Good call with Antonio Guterres. We can sense a renewed momentum to solve the Cyprus issue within the UN framework and in line with the principles, values and legislation of the EU.
On prospects for resolving the Cyprus issue.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jul 14, 2026, 09:08 AM
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Von der Leyen pledges maximum support for UN efforts to solve the Cyprus issue
Von der Leyen pledges maximum support for UN efforts to solve the Cyprus issue.
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Dear Nikos Christodulides, it was good to see you in Paris. The EU is ready to do its utmost to support the UN’s efforts to solve the Cyprus issue, within the UN framework and in line with the principles, values and legislation of the EU.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jul 22, 2026, 03:45 PM
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Von der Leyen welcomes Maria Angela Holguin's active engagement to resolve the Cyprus issue
Von der Leyen welcomes her active engagement to resolve the Cyprus issue and pledges full EU assistance and tools to support this effort.
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Delighted to meet María Ángela Holguín. I welcome her active engagement, alongside António Guterres, to resolve the Cyprus issue within the UN framework and in line with EU principles, values and legislation. @ec.europa.eu will support this effort with all the assistance and tools at our disposal.
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Von der Leyen reaffirms the EU's commitment to the reunification of Cyprus

“A comprehensive, fair and lasting settlement for Cyprus and for all Cypriots remains an absolute priority for the EU.”

“We can sense a renewed momentum to solve the Cyprus issue within the UN framework and in line with the principles, values and legislation of the EU.”

Von der Leyen pledges maximum support for UN efforts to solve the Cyprus issue

Von der Leyen welcomes Maria Angela Holguin's active engagement to resolve the Cyprus issue