EU’s Barroso appoints Maurer to assist UN mission in Cyprus talks

European Commission President José Manuel Barroso has appointed Leopold Maurer as his personal Representative to the Good Offices Mission of the United Nations in Cyprus to provide advice on EU-related matters
“This designation follows a request by the U.N. and is a further demonstration that President Barroso and the European Commission are committed to supporting the Cyprus settlement process”, a press statement said.
According to media reports, Maurer was most likely chosen for his in-depth knowledge of Cyprus, having represented the EU during accession negotiations with Cyprus before its 2004 membership.