Cyprus at the Crossroads of Europe’s Security Future
Regional Strategic Implications and Prospects for Resolving the Cyprus Problem
The Association for Social Reform (OPEK), in cooperation with Politis To The Point, the English-language online publication of the Politis Media Group, is organizing a public discussion under the title:
“Cyprus at the Crossroads of Europe’s Security Future: Regional Strategic Implications and Prospects for Resolving the Cyprus Problem.”
The event will take place on Thursday, 18 June 2026, at 18:30, at the Ground Floor of the Politis Newspaper Building, located at 8 Vasileiou Voulgaroktonou Street, 1010 Nicosia.
The European Union is facing significant geopolitical challenges. Within this evolving environment, Cyprus is called upon to assess the strategic implications of these developments both for its own security and for prospects to resolve the Cyprus problem.
The keynote speaker will be:
Prof. Costas M. Constantinou
Professor of International Relations, University of Cyprus
Interventions will be delivered by:
- Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Xenia Constantinou, Political Scientist and Former Member of Parliament (DISY)
- Anna Koukkides-Procopiou, President of the POLITEIA Centre for Socio-Political Thinking and Former Minister of Justice and Public Order
- Stavri Kalopsidiotou, Head of the Cyprus Affairs Office, AKEL
The discussion will be moderated by Peggy Spineli, Editor-in-Chief of Politis To The Point.
During the event, journalist Kyriakos Pieridis will present, on behalf of OPEK, key findings from a draft Policy Paper examining how developments in European security and defence may influence efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem and contribute to shaping a new security framework for a reunited Cyprus.
The event seeks to contribute to an informed public debate on whether the emerging European security and defence architecture can create new opportunities, incentives and frameworks for cooperation that could strengthen efforts towards the reunification of Cyprus.
The discussion is organized within the framework of the project “Securing a European and Democratic Future”, implemented under the EU Presidency Project 2024–2026 (EUPP5) with the support of CARDET. The project aims to strengthen public dialogue and citizen participation on issues concerning the future of Europe, security, democracy and Cyprus.
Admission is free.
Language: Greek
Parking facilities will be provided courtesy of the Politis Media Group.
Information & Registration
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