The European Commission has designated Executive Vice President Raffaele Fitto as its special representative for Cyprus.

“In this capacity, he will contribute to the settlement process within the United Nations framework, in close cooperation with the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy on Cyprus, María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar,” the Commission said, in an announcement.

An Italian politician, Fitto has served as Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Cohesion and Reforms since 2024

“This designation reflects the Commission’s strong commitment to the reunification of Cyprus, with the aim of achieving a functional and viable comprehensive settlement in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and in line with the principles, values and legislation of the European Union,” the Commission said.

On Sunday, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she saw renewed momentum in efforts to reunify Cyprus, signaling a stronger EU role ahead of UN-led talks this week.

Fitto’s appointment comes ahead of an enlarged meeting on Cyprus under UN auspices in New York this week.

Source: Ekathimerini.com