Christodoulides: European acquis is answer on Cyprus problem gaps

Politics Cyprus problemeconomyEuropean UnionNikos ChristodoulidesTop News Christodoulides: European acquis is answer on Cyprus problem gaps 792089225 1759394095265788 2105151563327942107 N (1) Relevant News Christodoulides: European acquis is answer on Cyprus problem gaps 4 September 2026 Senior Reform UK figures step down after allegations of electoral law breach 4 September 2026 Tate brothers indicted in Romania over minor trafficking, money laundering 4 September 2026 Ernestos Mousas 4 September 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Asked how the European Union could contribute to solving the Cyprus problem, President Nikos Christodoulides said that where there is no convergence between the two sides, the answer lies in the European acquis. European Council President António Costa visited Cyprus for the third time, part of his contacts with member states ahead of upcoming European Councils. His meeting with Christodoulides covered key European and Cypriot priorities, with particular emphasis on the EU’s new Multiannual Financial Framework. Christodoulides publicly thanked Costa for his support during Cyprus’s presidency of the EU Council, saying that without it, Cyprus would not have achieved such positive results. Goal is agreement on EU budget within 2026 Christodoulides said today’s discussion focused mainly on the new fiscal framework, which he described as critically important. He said the goal was to reach political agreement by the end of 2026, and stressed the need for the new EU budget to take account of the particularities and needs of small member states. Costa said the EU needed to reach agreement on the budget, adding that “reality calls for a new approach.” President raised Cyprus problem and Schengen Christodoulides also raised two national issues at the meeting: Cyprus’s desire for full membership of the Schengen area, and the Cyprus problem. He updated Costa on the latest developments in the Cyprus problem and thanked him for his personal interest, noting that he remains in contact with the United Nations Secretary-General. He said the EU could play the most decisive role in efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem, expressing hope that Costa’s support would continue. Costa, asked whether Turkey was showing a more constructive stance, said the EU had told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan it was ready to discuss strengthening EU-Turkey relations in the context of Cyprus problem consultations. Ukraine and the Middle East also discussed The two sides also discussed the war in Ukraine and the continuation of European support for the country. Christodoulides stressed that Cyprus fully understands what is at stake in Ukraine and said he favoured continued European support. Particular reference was also made to developments in the Middle East. Christodoulides congratulated Costa on his summit with Gulf states, underlining the importance Cyprus places on strengthening the European presence and dialogue in the region. “Costa is the first European Council President to grasp the significance of the Middle East region,” Christodoulides said. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Senior Reform UK figures step down after allegations of electoral law breach Tate brothers indicted in Romania over minor trafficking, money laundering State does not control 80% of Cyprus electricity bill Four-car collision closes lane at Polemidia roundabout Costa meets Christodoulides in Nicosia over budget and Cyprus talks DLGOs to gain power to demolish dangerous buildings Cyprus races to finish last mobile desalination units by 2027 Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.