EU Critique of Turkey's Position on Cyprus and Greek-Turkish Relations
November 4, 2026
The European Commission released a report on Turkey's accession process, criticizing its stance on the Cyprus issue and emphasizing the need to respect the sovereign rights of EU member states. Turkey does not recognize the Republic of Cyprus and promotes a two-state solution, contradictory to UN resolutions. The Commission urges Ankara to avoid unilateral actions that escalate tensions. It also mentions the strengthening of Turkey's military presence in Cyprus and violations of Greek airspace. Despite the resumption of Greek-Turkish dialogue, incursions and provocations continue.