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Cyprus Urges EU Integration, Aiming for Schengen by 2026

5/14/2025

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Christodoulides Advocates Integration

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola held a pivotal meeting, focusing on EU integration and the upcoming Cypriot presidency. They underscored the urgency of achieving Schengen membership by 2026 and the EU's crucial role in addressing the Cyprus issue, with Metsola reaffirming unwavering support for Cyprus's aspirations.

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Cyprus Pursues Schengen Membership

Cyprus is setting its sights on joining the Schengen Zone by 2026, as announced by President Nikos Christodoulides. With plans to wrap up technical preparations by the end of 2025, this move underscores Cyprus's strategic importance to the EU. Christodoulides is rallying support from European institutions to ensure a smooth accession process, paving the way for deeper EU integration.

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Christodoulides Advocates Integration

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola held a pivotal meeting, focusing on EU integration and the upcoming Cypriot presidency. They underscored the urgency of achieving Schengen membership by 2026 and the EU's crucial role in addressing the Cyprus issue, with Metsola reaffirming unwavering support for Cyprus's aspirations.

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