Raffaele Fitto appointed as European Commission Special Representative for Cyprus
Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto has been appointed to lead the Commission’s involvement in the Cyprus settlement process, working alongside United Nations officials.
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The European Commission has designated Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto as the Special Representative for Cyprus, according to a press release issued on 13 July 2026. In this new role, Fitto is tasked with supporting the ongoing settlement process within the established United Nations framework.
The European Commission stated that Fitto will coordinate his efforts in close cooperation with María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy on Cyprus. This appointment marks a formal commitment by the Commission to participate in the international diplomatic efforts concerning the region.
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