in-cyprus11 Jun 2026

Ankara uses Cyprus problem to pursue EU goals while blocking Brussels from talks

Ankara uses Cyprus problem to pursue EU goals while blocking Brussels from talks

Turkey is pursuing EU concessions through the Cyprus problem while simultaneously insisting that Brussels has no place at the negotiating table.

Ankara has three priorities on its European agenda: participation in the SAFE defence procurement programme, a visa liberalisation agreement, and modernisation of the EU-Turkey customs union....

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