Cyprus Times

‘Europe is in safe hands’ says Metsola. Reaffirmed EP commitment to Cyprus issue

Published January 20, 2026, 17:13
‘Europe is in safe hands’ says Metsola. Reaffirmed EP commitment to Cyprus issue

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said that Europe is in ‘safe hands’ with Cyprus at the helm of the Council of the EU. She reaffirmed the EP’s commitment to resolving the Cyprus issue based on UN resolutions and European values. President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides assured that Cyprus is determined to strengthen Europe from within and to play a role as a force for stability, peace and prosperity. During a joint press conference in Strasbourg, the two leaders discussed the priorities of the Cypriot Presidency, including competitiveness, security and defence. Ms Metsola stressed the need to simplify procedures and reduce bureaucracy, while President Christodoulides underlined the importance of the transatlantic relationship and finding solutions through dialogue. They also expressed their solidarity with Denmark and Greenland, as well as their support for Ukraine. Ms Metsola stated that Europe must respond with clarity and determination to the challenges it faces.