More than 70 per cent of Cypriots are pro-EU, says Christodoulides

Forging a connection between the European Union and its citizens is of fundamental importance and will be made a priority during Cyprus’ EU Council presidency, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Monday.

“Public support for the EU in Cyprus exceeds 70 per cent, one of the highest in the European Union,” Christodoulides said.

Delivering a speech at the meeting with the European Committee of the Regions, the president declared that Europe must become more self-sufficient in terms of its defence and security...