Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001827/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Michalis Hadjipantela (PPE), Loucas Fourlas (PPE)
The President of the European Commission, Ms von der Leyen, stated at the recent EPP conference in Valencia that, ‘We do not invade our neighbours and we do not punish them’, while stressing that, ‘Europe respects international law and the integrity of borders’.
Türkiye continues to violate international law and the sovereignty of Cyprus, illegally maintaining troops in Cyprus since 1974, while systematically violating the exclusive economic zone of two EU Member States, Cyprus and Greece, refusing to recognise the sovereignty of the former.
Türkiye is taking illegal actions, with the aim of consolidating the occupation and partition of Cyprus. For example, during President Erdoğan’s recent illegal visit on 3 May to the occupied territories, he ‘inaugurated’ a complex of buildings while reiterating his position on a ‘two-state solution’, ignoring the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and the UN.
In view of the above:
- 1.Why is the Commission implementing a policy of double standards and not applying the same sanctions against Türkiye as it does in the case of Russia, offering financial support to the victim, while on the contrary offering a European upgrade to Türkiye?
- 2.What actions will the Commission take to force Türkiye to proceed with the implementation of its Cyprus obligations, ending the occupation of European territory?
Submitted: 6.5.2025