Bicommunal Citizens' Assembly discusses Cyprus peace process

On October 24, a pilot Bicommunal Citizens' Assembly took place at the Ledra Palace in Nicosia to discuss methods for advancing the Cyprus peace process. Organized by the Cyprus Peace and Dialogue Centre (CPDC) in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Centre for Law, Alternative and Innovative Methods (ICLAIM), the event brought together 26 participants—13 from each community—representing diverse ages and cities across the island.

The assembly focused on updating the peace process methodology to better support leaders in reaching a mutually acceptable solution. Participants proposed several measures, including increased transparency in negotiations, more active citizen engagement, the implementation of regional and online assemblies, joint briefings by the two leaders, and clearer communication regarding points of agreement and disagreement.

This initiative is part of the "Updated Cyprus Peace Process Design" project. The program is funded by the European Union through the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community. The project aims to incorporate public feedback into the ongoing efforts to resolve the long-standing Cyprus issue.