Cyprus House of Representatives President, Annita Demetriou, has sent, on behalf of the members of the Cypriot Parliament, a letter of condolence to the Vice President of the European Parliament, Roberta Matsola, over the passing of the EP President, David Maria Sassoli.
According to a press release issued by the Cypriot Parliament, in her letter Demetriou states that Sassoli “has been a fervent supporter of the European ideals and served the European Parliament with integrity and selfless dedication guided by a sense of justice which was evident in his decisions and actions.”
She furthermore adds that Sassoli’s “steadfast focus in strengthening European solidarity, upholding the rule of law and promoting significant projects and reforms guided the European Parliament in making the necessary bold steps warranted by the challenging times we live in.
Source: Cyprus News Agency