Ahead of the Presidential elections in Cyprus on 28 January, Joseph Daul, the President of the European People’s Party (EPP) expressed his full support for President Nicos Anastasiades and for the EPP member party DISY:
“In the past 5 years, Cyprus went from a country on the brink of collapse to a growing economy and a European model of prosperity. Nicos Anastasiades and his government had a tough job, but managed to resurrect the Cyprus economy and bring new hope for the Cyprus Problem. But the mission of Nicos Anastasiades is not over yet and there is still work to be done. While the opposition offers nothing but populist and unrealistic solutions, EPP Cypriot member party DISY offers stability, growth and security in the region.
The people of Cyprus have suffered from the mistakes of past governments, but they refused to let their country wither. With courage and determination, they put their trust in Nicos Anastasiades. The sacrifices of the Cypriot citizens, the brave but difficult decisions of the President and the well-organised political reforms have paid off. Cyprus managed to become a modern success story that stands as an example for all European countries in its path towards recovery.
During the negotiations on the Cyprus issue, President Anastasiades showed great strength and commitment to the vision of ending Turkish occupation and reunifying Cyprus and its people. The President’s leadership and determination, ensured that negotiations moved forward. He skilfully created the circumstances that forced Turkey for the first time to come face to face with its responsibilities on the Cyprus problem, and brought to the forefront the essence of the Cyprus issue, which is no other than the termination of guarantees and intervention rights and the withdrawal of all Turkish troops from Cyprus. Despite the significant challenges he faced, he remained resolute, devoted to his core principles and faithful to the will of the Cypriots in reaching a comprehensive settlement fully in line with EU law, values and principles.
President Anastasiades is a committed European leader who fights passionately and tirelessly to put Cyprus back on a path of prosperity and stability, with unlimited prospects. I trust that the Cypriot citizens will place their faith again in Nicos Anastasiades and will renew his mandate so that he can realise his vision for a reunited, prosperous Cyprus.”
The EPP Manifesto, also adopted at the 2012 EPP Congress in Bucharest, outlines the basic principles of the Party summary.
The EPP Manifesto, also adopted at the 2012 EPP Congress in Bucharest, outlines the basic principles of the Party summarising who we are, what our values are, what challenges are we facing and what vision we have for the future. The Manifesto was developed in parallel to the EPP Platform document within the EPP Working Group 1 for “European Policy”.
The EPP Platform is the core programme of our party outlining our main values, explaining the challenges our society is facing and presenting our vision for the future of European Union.
The Party Platform was developed in EPP Working Group 1 for “European Policy” chaired by EPP President Wilfried MARTENS ?and EPP Vice President Peter HINTZE. The Working Group consists of delegates of EPP member parties who prepared and worked?on this document for more than two years and received input?from the drafting committee as well as senior and young experts. The document was adopted at the 2012 EPP Congress in Bucharest, thus replacing the Basic Programme of Athens from 1992.
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