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"A True European": Von der Leyen and Metsola Pay Tribute to George Vassiliou

Published January 14, 2026, 18:16
"A True European": Von der Leyen and Metsola Pay Tribute to George Vassiliou

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, have expressed their condolences on the death of the former President of the Republic of Cyprus, George Vassiliou. They highlighted his significant contribution to the modernization of Cyprus, the promotion of the peace process, and the country's accession to the European Union, describing him as "a true European". Metsola also stated that Vassiliou worked tirelessly for peace and modernization.