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Cyprus: Small and divided but with grand plans for the EU
- Earlier this week in Limassol, Cyprus, Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President, tasked the Cypriot presidency to shepherd a European security strategy over six months, expecting it in the first semester of 2026.
- Amid rising threats, Russia's attacks on Ukraine and U.S. rhetoric about Greenland prompted the EU to address drones, cyber attacks, disinformation and espionage.
- Von der Leyen said the EU has increased investments supporting Greenland, describing the Arctic as a strategic priority and stressed Arctic security remains primarily a NATO responsibility amid Washington's pressure on Denmark.
- Cypriot officials backed Kyiv and Nuuk, insisting any deal forcing territory cession would be unacceptable and warning it would open Pandora's box; some hope the presidency boosts reunification after Tufan Erhurman's election.
- Euractiv first reported the plan Wednesday, which the European Commission excluded from its current work programme, so member states will need follow-up consultations as experts urge use of existing leverage.
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The EU Presidency has greatly reduced its problematic dependence on Russia since 2022. Instead, Cyprus is expanding its relations with the United Arab Emirates. An EU free trade agreement should deepen it.
·Vienna, Austria
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At a critical moment in world history, the divided island state takes over the Presidency of the EU Council. At the same time, corruption accusations shake up the Presidential Palace.
·Munich, Germany
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The president of the Commission tries not to break with the US. Soldiers on the island from seven countries
·Italy
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For six months, Cyprus is leading the Council of Ministers. It is more than Turkey. Better relations with the Middle East and with the Mediterranean partners are a priority.
·Frankfurt, Germany
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Total News Sources25
Leaning Left4Leaning Right4Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution34% Left, 33% Center, 33% Right
Bias Distribution
- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
34% Left
L 34%
C 33%
R 33%
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