
EU Envoy Raffaele Fitto Concludes First Visit to Cyprus
Raffaele Fitto, the European Commission's envoy for Cyprus, concluded his inaugural visit to the island, stating his primary purpose was to listen to local stakeholders.
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Raffaele Fitto, the European Commission's envoy for Cyprus, concluded his inaugural visit to the island, stating his primary purpose was to listen to local stakeholders.

The European Commission has appointed Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto as its Special Envoy for Cyprus, signaling renewed diplomatic efforts regarding the Cyprus issue, coinciding with an announced visit by the UN Secretary-General.

Mehmet Dana, undersecretary to Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, has called on newly appointed European Commission envoy Raffaele Fitto to facilitate efforts to implement the EU’s direct trade regulation with Turkish Cypriots.

Omer Celik, spokesman for Turkey's ruling AK Party, stated that discussions on the Cyprus problem must adhere to diplomacy and United Nations parameters, in response to European Commission envoy Raffaele Fitto's visit to the island.

The European Commission has reiterated its commitment to the reunification of Cyprus, amidst reports of negative reactions from Turkey and the Turkish Cypriot administration regarding the appointment of Raffaele Fitto as the Commission's special representative for the Cyprus issue.

Raffaele Fitto, Italy's Minister for European Affairs, has sent a letter to EU regions proposing the use of cohesion policy funds to combat the high cost of energy, moving from intention to operational phase.

Maria Angela Holguin, the United Nations envoy for the Cyprus problem, is scheduled to meet with Raffaele Fitto, the European Commission's newly appointed envoy for Cyprus, in Brussels. The meeting follows Holguin's recent call with EU foreign policy officials.

The European Union is set to implement measures restricting children's access to social media platforms. Concurrently, the EU, along with the UK, has expanded sanctions against Russia over cyberattacks, surveillance, and human rights abuses.

The Lazio Region met with Minister Raffaele Fitto to discuss the allocation of European funds for 2028-2034, emphasizing clear budgets, respect for regional specificities, and simplified rules.