Commission ‘fully supports’ Cyprus joining Schengen zone

The European Commission “fully” supports Cyprus joining the continent’s open-border Schengen zone, Internal Affairs Commissioner Magnus Brunner said on Thursday night.

“We fully support Cyprus in joining the Schengen area. Cyprus’ participation would have a positive impact on the entire area,” he said, flanked by Cypriot Justice Minister Costas Fitiris and Migration Deputy Minister Nicholas Ioannides at a press conference following the day’s informal European justice and home affairs (JHA) council summit in Nicosia.