Turkey's Proposals for EU-Turkish Relations and the Cyprus Issue
July 5, 2026
Turkey seeks specific steps in EU-Turkish relations before discussing the Cyprus issue. It wants to secure benefits from Europe first and then engage in further talks. It claims that Nicosia is militarizing the Cyprus problem and advancing its deterrent capabilities. Turkey's demands include upgrading the Customs Union and revising visa policies for Turkish citizens. The EU holds leverage against Turkey regarding the Cyprus issue.