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President Christodoulides Addresses European Parliament

Published January 20, 2026, 10:12
President Christodoulides Addresses European Parliament

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, is currently addressing the Plenary Session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, presenting the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency in the Council of the European Union. His speech focuses on strengthening Europe's strategic autonomy, resilience and competitiveness in a context of geopolitical challenges. President Christodoulides referred to Ukraine, Greenland and the Cyprus issue, emphasizing the need for the reunification of Cyprus and the EU's support for resolving the problem. In his speech, he stressed that Europe must build a stronger security architecture and enhance security in the Arctic.