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Fact-check: The Politico Europe article is verified via direct page browse, confirming all key claims about Cyprus postponing or virtualizing March 2026 EU meetings due to Middle East crisis-related flight disruptions, with specific meetings listed and the April Council intact. Multiple recent Politico reports reference and support this development amid the regional conflict involving Iranian drones targeting Cyprus bases. No contradictions found, despite limited X discussion.

EU suspends Cyprus meetings amid Middle East crisis

The Cyprus EU presidency has rescheduled or converted to virtual format all March ministerial and technical meetings due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, citing flight disruptions and logistics difficulties, Politico Europe reports. The decision affects multiple EU-level conferences while an informal European Council meeting remains scheduled for April 23-24.

EU suspends Cyprus meetings amid Middle East crisis

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