EU leaders say committed to Cyprus talks (update 3)
The EU remains committed to the relaunch of the Cyprus settlement talks and fully supports the UN-led process as an active observer, European Council President...
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‘Turkey must show same good will as we do’, president tells EU
De-escalation of tensions by Turkey in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) should have duration and consistency, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Friday during a teleconference...
EU will participate as an observer at Cyprus conference
The EU will be an observer at the five-plus-one summit on the Cyprus problem as it has been in the past, European Council President Charles...
Michel outlines EU sanctions to Erdogan
European Council President Charles Michel on Tuesday briefed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on last week’s limited sanctions, emphasising that de-escalation is required in the...
It takes two to tango, EC president says
“It takes two to tango,” European Council President Charles Michel said on Friday, confirming the 27 EU leaders will assess Turkey’s actions since October at...
Erdogan tells Merkel EU summit resolution was not enough
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told German Chancellor Angela Merkel that last week’s European Union summit decisions were not sufficient to overcome problems in relations between...
European Council President given buffer zone tour
European Council President Charles Michel was given a tour of the Buffer Zone on Wednesday as part of his visit to Cyprus. Michel was flanked...
Intense diplomatic activity continues before EU summit (update 2)
Intense diplomatic activity will continue on Wednesday with a visit to Cyprus by European Council President Charles Michel, ahead of a crucial EU summit later...
EU to hone “carrot and stick” line on Turkey, top official says
European Union leaders will decide on a “carrot and stick” approach to Turkey when they meet on Sept. 24-25, their chairman said on Friday, proposing...
Coronavirus: Europe must emerge stronger from this crisis
By David Sassoli, Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen IN 1950, Europe was in crisis, still devastated physically and economically by the effects of...
