EU envoy welcomes new confidence building measures in Cyprus

On November 10, 2026, Raffaele Fitto, the European Commission’s Special Representative for Cyprus and Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms, expressed support for the new Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) agreed upon by the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders under the auspices of the United Nations.

According to reports, the agreement involves the opening of two new crossing points at Lympia and Kampos Tsakkistras. Fitto characterized these measures as significant and described the development as a positive step toward the broader goal of a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus issue. He reaffirmed the European Union’s unwavering commitment to the reunification of the island, emphasizing that any future solution must be based on relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions and align with the principles, values, and legislation of the European Union.

This diplomatic progress follows recent negotiations between the two community leaders. The initiative serves as part of ongoing efforts to bridge divisions on the island and facilitate the resumption of comprehensive peace talks. EU officials continue to monitor the situation, maintaining their long-standing position that a mutually acceptable solution within the international legal framework remains the primary objective.