Christodoulides and von der Leyen discuss Cyprus problem and Schengen accession
President Nikos Christodoulides met with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Paris to discuss the Cyprus problem and Cyprus' full integration into the Schengen area. Von der Leyen confirmed the EU's commitment to treating Cyprus as a full member, even after a resolution of the Cyprus conflict. A political decision on Schengen integration remains pending.