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President von der Leyen Expresses Full Solidarity with Cyprus at EP

Published March 11, 2026, 12:23
President von der Leyen Expresses Full Solidarity with Cyprus at EP

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, expressed full solidarity with Cyprus from the floor of the European Parliament, emphasizing that the security of Cyprus is the security of the EU. The statement was made in the context of a discussion on the situation in the Middle East. The President of the Commission stressed that Europe must protect its citizens and prepare for the consequences of the conflict in the region. In addition, Ursula von der Leyen referred extensively to the situation in Iran and the regime of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describing it as repressive and violent. She emphasized that the regime has restricted freedoms and suppressed dissent, while referring to recent protests and the tragic number of deaths. The President of the Commission condemned Iran's support for terrorism and the war in Ukraine, stating that there should be no sympathy for such a regime. She expressed hope that developments will lead to a free Iran, where the people will have the right to decide their future. Ursula von der Leyen stressed that the European Union remains committed to the principles of peace and international law, while also referring to the energy consequences of the conflict in the Middle East. Although Europe is less exposed to fossil fuel imports, international energy markets remain vulnerable to geopolitical crises.