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Tzitzikostas: Comprehensive Cyprus Solution Remains EU's Top Priority

Published January 20, 2026, 15:21
Tzitzikostas: Comprehensive Cyprus Solution Remains EU's Top Priority

European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, stated at the European Parliament plenary session that a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus issue remains a top priority for the EU. He expressed confidence in the success of the Cypriot Presidency, highlighting the alignment of its motto with the Commission's ambitions for an autonomous and open Union. Mr. Tzitzikostas emphasized that the occupation of part of Cyprus is unacceptable and called for intensified efforts towards EU security and defense, including support for Ukraine and the implementation of the Migration and Asylum Pact. Finally, he stressed the need for competitiveness, simplification, and decarbonization of the economy.