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Europe Needs to Wake Up...

Published January 18, 2026, 10:14
Europe Needs to Wake Up...

Cyprus is taking over the Presidency of the EU at a time of geopolitical instability, with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, visiting the island and discussing with President Christodoulides. The article emphasizes the need for Europe to strengthen its role on the world stage, given the aggressive stance of the superpowers USA, Russia and China. Europe is characterized as weak due to the lack of a unified foreign policy and defense, as well as internal divisions. It is pointed out that Europe has been slow to adapt to new global challenges, even in the economic sector. However, the article does not dismiss the potential of the EU, but emphasizes the need for a change of course, new initiatives and autonomy, without expecting favors from the other superpowers. The success of the Cypriot Presidency is linked to Europe's ability to "wake up" and play a balancing role.