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Johannes Hahn Resigns as EU Special Envoy for Cyprus - Commission Statement

Published March 23, 2026, 14:23
Johannes Hahn Resigns as EU Special Envoy for Cyprus - Commission Statement

Johannes Hahn has resigned from his position as EU Special Envoy for Cyprus due to other professional commitments. The resignation was announced by the European Commission and confirms previous reports. Mr. Hahn has been appointed as the new Chairman of the General Council of the Austrian National Bank (OeNB), and taking on these duties entails increased obligations. He informed both the European Commission and the UN of his decision. The European Commission has already begun the process of appointing a new special envoy, while the President of Cyprus expressed regret over Mr. Hahn's resignation, emphasizing the importance of resolving the Cyprus issue.