Former President of the Republic of Cyprus Giorgos Vassiliou was a true European, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen posted on X.
"With sadness I learned about the passing of Cyprus' former President, Giorgos Vassiliou. A man with a vision, he modernised Cyprus, advanced its peace process and paved its way into our Union. He was a true European. My heartfelt condolences go to his family and all of Cyprus", she posted.
With sadness I learned about the passing of Cyprus' former President, Giorgos Vassiliou.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) January 14, 2026
A man with a vision, he modernised Cyprus, advanced its peace process and paved its way into our Union.
He was a true European.
My heartfelt condolences go to his family and all of Cyprus.
(Sources: CNA, X)
