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Johannes Hahn has resigned as the European Commission’s special envoy for Cyprus, Brussels has announced.
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The former European Commissioner cited other commitments as reasons for his resignation in a letter sent to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the United Nations.
A Commission spokesman was asked about this development at a press briefing in Brussels.
“Mr Hahn has resigned from his post as the Commission’s special envoy because of other commitments,” Commission spokesman Maciej Beretetski said.
“The Commission respects Mr Hahn’s decision and thanks him for his valuable contribution to the conciliation process over the last year,” he added, stressing von der Leyen “will decide on the next steps in due course.”
Hahn was appointed in May 2025 as special envoy after months of efforts by the Cypriot leadership and the country’s president to secure meaningful EU engagement in the Mediterranean island.
Parts of Cyprus have been occupied since a 1974 Greek-backed coup triggered a military intervention by Turkey. The Republic of Cyprus has been an EU member since 2004.
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