A section on the Middle East was added to the European People’s Party (EPP) declaration during the party’s summit on Thursday, following an initiative by the Republic of Cyprus, according to sources.
The inclusion is considered significant, as the original draft of the declaration reportedly contained no reference to the Middle East. The new text makes specific mention of Cyprus and the role it can play by utilising existing mechanisms such as the ‘Amalthea’ initiative, while also highlighting the importance of an active role by the European Union in implementing the peace agreement.
President Nikos Christodoulides presented Cyprus’s Six-Point Plan for the implementation of U.S. President Trump’s Peace Plan during the EPP Summit. The plan had been discussed in a preparatory videoconference of EPP Heads of State and Government held on Friday, 17 October.
The adopted declaration points out the need for urgent de-escalation in the Middle East, commending ongoing diplomatic mediation efforts. It welcomes the agreement reached on the initial phase of the U.S. President’s Comprehensive Plan to end the Gaza conflict, as well as the outcome of the 13 October 2025 Sharm El-Sheikh Summit for Peace.
“The EU must assume an active role, working with partners in the region to achieve a lasting peace that strengthens long-term security and stability in the region, which is directly linked to that of the EU. In this context, it must support the rapid delivery of humanitarian