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Europe’s Challenges

In a time of turmoil, what does the future of the European Union mean to the island of Cyprus?

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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.

This broadcast was originally aired on BBC World Service.

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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