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[brother]

Under the title 'EU´s Tassos Plan', Turkish daily HURRIYET newspaper (11.04.05) publishes the following report by its correspondent in Brussels, Mr Zeynel Lule:

'With a view to bringing the Greek Cypriot leader Tassos Papadopoulos, to the negotiation table, the EU Commission and the European Parliament, (EP) are preparing a joint plan.

The plan which also envisages to isolate Papadopoulos, considers to establish a link between Turkey´s opening of its ports to the Greek Cypriot ships on the one hand, and starting of direct trade with the `TRNC´, on the other, and if need be in the name of Turkey being a step ahead, Turkey might withdraw a certain number of troops from Cyprus as a good will gesture.

The intransigent stance of the Greek Cypriot section, has forced the EU to draft a plan in order to force for a settlement´.

The tripod plan, being drafted by the EU Commission in cooperation with the European Parliament (EP) is aimed at bringing Papadopoulos to the negotiation table. Plans are being made to make Papadopoulos, gradually 'a lonely man' within the EU. The short and medium-term plan that demands support from Turkey is as follows:

Subtitle: Short-term

Two `TRNC´ - Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus deputies with `observer´ status to be in the European Parliament, (EP).

Releasing 259 million Euro financial assistance envisaged for the `TRNC´ and preparation of a new financial program by the EU-Commission.

Searching for a timetable for direct trade and a formula for direct flights.

Holding of an extraordinary special Cyprus session by the EP and extending support to the Annan plan.

To create necessary conditions so that EU leaders will take a stance against Papadopoulos, and to single out the Greek Cypriot leader within the EU.

Subtitle: Medium-Term

To make AKEL, which helped Papadopoulos to be president, to change its stance.

Turkey´s opening of its ports to Greek Cypriot ships should follow simultaneous resumption of direct trade between the EU and the `TRNC´.

Drawing up a strategy which will minimize `the Greek Cypriots´ EU membership advantage´ which is the major reason of the Greek Cypriots´ non-solution policy.

Appointment of a `Special Representative´ within the EU, and his contribution to the UN-lead negotiations.

Subtitle: Demands from Turkey and the `TRNC´

The EU demands from Turkey and the `TRNC´ to continue their positive stance befitting to the Annan´s plan spirit. Turkey to chart its policy based on the United Cyprus Republic which would be established in the future. The EU thinks that this will be a vehicle to exert pressure on the Greek Cypriots.

The `TRNC´ should remove the visa system, open more crossing points, clear the mines on the Green Line.

In order to be a step ahead, if need be, to make a gesture and withdraw certain number of troops'.


http://www.hri.org/news/cyprus/tcpr/200 ... .tcpr.html



Now its going to get interesting as the E.U is getting fed up with tassos and his stance which is not in the spirit of what the E.U stands for.

[cannedmoose]

Is there any real evidence of this Bro'? Beyond Hurriyet's article?

[brother]

yes the hellenic news agency reports it too but not in so much detail.

[cannedmoose]

yes the hellenic news agency reports it too but not in so much detail.

Sorry, I should clarify... any OFFICIAL sources for this beyond the usual hacks?

[brother]

Not just yet but i am looking out for it, but you know what they say "if there is smoke there is fire"

[cannedmoose]

Not just yet but i am looking out for it, but you know what they say "if there is smoke there is fire"

And the old journalistic expression, "Where there isn't a fire, be an arsonist"

[brother]

Quote:

And the old journalistic expression, "Where there isn't a fire, be an arsonist"




moosey what happened to the old avatar of yours, i liked that one with the moose sticking out of the can. [/quote]

[-mikkie2-]

Hmm, I think this story needs to be taken with a pinch of salt.

I would think that the EU would get more involved with the Cyprus Problem and appointing a representative to push things forward. I would however disagree about forcing Tassos into a corner. This would backfire and be counterproductive in my opinion.

I guess we shall see where the land lies after the elections in the north...

[cannedmoose]

moosey what happened to the old avatar of yours, i liked that one with the moose sticking out of the can.

Admin told me it was too big, so I had to downsize into this one ... trying to find a smaller version on the interweb as we speak...

[insan]

moosey what happened to the old avatar of yours, i liked that one with the moose sticking out of the can.

Admin told me it was too big, so I had to downsize into this one ... trying to find a smaller version on the interweb as we speak...

You can resize it with an image editor then upload it to a free server.