The European Confederation of Police (EuroCOP) has raised concerns over what it describes as a breakdown in social dialogue within the Cyprus Police, noting that the issue arises at a time when the Republic of Cyprus holds the rotating presidency of the EU Council.
According to Alithia, EuroCOP outlined its concerns in a letter dated February 2, 2026, addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President António Costa and Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner. The letter referred to escalating tensions between the Cyprus Police Union (ISOTITA) and the Police leadership over working‑hours arrangements.
EuroCOP said attempts to establish dialogue had “collapsed,” citing refusals to engage in substantive negotiations, failures to respond to official correspondence and alleged threats directed at union members. Such behaviour, it stressed, is “unacceptable” and incompatible with European standards on labour relations.
The organisation also described as “worrying” a protest held by ISOTITA outside the House of Representatives on January 21 — an event that took place while Cyprus was presiding over the EU Council.