The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, shared a video post on X from her tour of the Green Line in Nicosia together with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, expressing her emotion at what she saw and stating that efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue are a priority.

“A comprehensive, fair and lasting solution for Cyprus and for all Cypriots remains an absolute priority for the EU,” the President of the European Commission emphasized.

Her post in full:

“A very moving visit to the Green Line in Nicosia. I want to be clear.

A comprehensive, fair and lasting solution for Cyprus and for all Cypriots remains an absolute priority for the EU.

I therefore hope that 2026 will bring new momentum towards the reunification of Cyprus.”