rom Lefkosia, Europe’s last divided capital, EU leaders called for a stronger and more coordinated European response to the current challenging geopolitical environment.
At the press conference following the informal meeting of the members of the European Council held in Cyprus on 23-24 April 2026, the President of the European Council, Mr António Costa, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, and the President of the European Commission, Ms Ursula von der Leyen, outlined the discussions and presented the main conclusions from two-day meeting.
“Our meeting in Cyprus, in the current context, carries an important symbolism. It demonstrates the EU’s firm and unequivocal support to member states most affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.”
The meeting highlighted Europe’s role as an active geopolitical player, working to contain regional instability, support peace efforts and protect its economic and security interests through coordinated action.
“We know very well that we cannot fund the security and prosperity of the future with the tools of the past. To give true substance to our sovereignty, we must have the financial backbone to support it.”
“Signing the ‘One Europe, One Market’ roadmap is not the end, but the beginning of some better, more and hard work to deliver.”
