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LIVE VIDEO: President of the Republic – Ursula von der Leyen Press Conference in Limassol Ongoing

Published January 15, 2026, 16:23

A joint press conference between the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is currently underway in Limassol. The press conference follows the work of the College of Commissioners and bilateral meetings between Ministers/Deputy Ministers and Commissioners. The work began at the new port of Limassol, with the Plenary Session of the meeting chaired by President Christodoulides and President von der Leyen. During the meetings, issues on the European agenda, as well as the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency and the European Commission, were discussed. The discussions focused on various areas, with the aim of strengthening cooperation between Cyprus and the European Union. The press conference is expected to shed light on the decisions made and the prospects for the future.