Odysseas Michaelides comments on Cyprus problem status following National Council meeting

On Monday, August 3, 2026, the leader of the Alma movement, Odysseas Michaelides, described the status of the Cyprus problem as being "on life support" following a session of the National Council. Michaelides stated that while the process has not been terminated, it remains in critical condition without any significant improvement in its status.

During the meeting, the President of the Republic provided a detailed briefing regarding recent discussions with the United Nations Secretary-General and the European Commission representative. Michaelides highlighted the Secretary-General's reference to existing convergences as a positive indicator of the UN's commitment to established resolutions. However, he expressed skepticism toward future prospects, noting that recent statements from the Turkish leadership undermine optimism. Michaelides argued that international pressure should be directed toward Turkey by leveraging EU-Turkey relations to facilitate a return to negotiations, warning that a failure to reach a solution now would lead to an even more pessimistic outlook for the island's future.