Confrontation between Fourlas and Turkish Ambassador at the European Parliament
May 7, 2025
A heated confrontation occurred between MEP Loukas Fourlas and the Turkish Ambassador at the European Parliament. Fourlas argued that Turkey's demands for two states are unacceptable and emphasized the need for freedom for the Cypriots. Conversely, the Turkish diplomat claimed that Turkey was forced to protect Turkish Cypriots due to past conflicts. The dialogue took place in the presence of a second Turkish diplomat who observed without intervening.