Commentary
Nathalie Tocci, Jan Techau
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In The Media
Europe’s Challenges
In a time of turmoil, what does the future of the European Union mean to the island of Cyprus?
By Jan Techau
Published on Jun 28, 2016
Source: BBC World Service
Taking part in a BBC panel debate, Carnegie Europe Director Jan Techau discusses whether the European Union can solve the challenge of a united Cyprus. He was joined by Averof Neophytou, leader of DISY, the governing party of the Republic of Cyprus; Meltem Onurkan Samani, adviser to the Turkish Cypriot Leadership; Christiana Erotokritou, a DIKO member of parliament in the Republic of Cyprus; and Niyazi Kizilyurek, professor of Turkish and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cyprus.
About the Author
Jan Techau
Director, Europe Team, Eurasia Group
Techau is director with Eurasia Group's Europe team, covering Germany and European security from Berlin. Previously, he was director of Carnegie Europe.
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