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Von der Leyen Expresses Solidarity with Cyprus Amidst Middle East Crisis

Published March 18, 2026, 20:11
Von der Leyen Expresses Solidarity with Cyprus Amidst Middle East Crisis

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed solidarity with Cyprus amid the instability caused by the crisis in the Middle East. The statement was made following a meeting with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, in Brussels. Von der Leyen emphasized Europe's commitment to de-escalation and announced that she will discuss measures at the European Council to mitigate the impact of the crisis on the European economy, particularly in the energy sector. Close cooperation with Cyprus will be essential in this regard.