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Christodoulides: Cyprus Reunification is Best Opportunity for All

Published January 2, 2026, 16:13
Christodoulides: Cyprus Reunification is Best Opportunity for All

The President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, stated in an interview with the German network ZDF that the Cyprus issue is not a frozen conflict and that the reunification of the island would offer significant opportunities to all Cypriots. He emphasised the need for the EU's strategic autonomy in the areas of defence, energy, and competitiveness, as well as the EU's approach to the countries of the Middle East, India and the Gulf. He also referred to the daily problems of EU citizens, such as housing and energy costs. Regarding Turkey, he expressed his preference for a neighbour that is oriented towards Europe.