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Roberta Metsola on Cyprus: "A European Issue and Responsibility to Resolve"

Published January 1, 2026, 09:02
Roberta Metsola on Cyprus: "A European Issue and Responsibility to Resolve"

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, emphasized in an interview that the resolution of the Cyprus issue is a European matter and responsibility. She underscored the European Union's firm support for a united Cyprus, in accordance with UN resolutions and European law, and promoted the solution of a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation. Ms. Metsola expressed her belief in the possibility of progress and the willingness of the European Parliament to support any effort to build trust and reconciliation between the communities. Furthermore, she expressed optimism about Cyprus's ability to successfully manage its presidency of the European Union, recognizing the island's important role in the European scene and the need for stability in the region.