Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001809/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Geadis Geadi (ECR)
A few days ago, the Turkish Ministry of Defence launched direct threats against Cyprus. In what is a total provocation and failure to respect the European Union, the Republic of Cyprus’ status as an EU Member State or Türkiye’s supposed aspirations to EU membership, the Ministry has stated its intention to launch a fresh invasion of Cyprus or, as it calls it, a second ‘peaceful’ intervention in Cyprus.
At the same time, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has once again referred to a two-state solution in Cyprus, which is completely incompatible with international law, which constitutes the foundation of European principles and values.
Can the Commission therefore answer the following:
- 1.With European Commissioners referring to Türkiye as an ‘important partner’ and ‘strategic ally’, while putting up with the country’s threats to relaunch its invasion of the European territories of the Republic of Cyprus and firmly upholding their double standards – which calls into question European strength and sovereignty – when will this farce end?
- 2.Will it continue to support defence cooperation with Türkiye and tolerate the use of European military equipment against Member States, or will there finally be serious discussions on the need for an embargo on the sale of European equipment to Türkiye?
- 3.Will it finally stop its funding to Türkiye and, at the same time, move forward with harsh economic and other sanctions, or will it wait for Türkiye to make good on its threats?
Submitted: 2.5.2025