Tony-4497 wrote:Halil
Unfortunately, I think you are broadly right.
This is the sad outcome of Christofias's decision to scrap the 8th July agreement (which offered protection against precisely this scenario) and effectively corner the GC side into negotiating on the basis of "UN parameters" aka the Annan plan.
It looks like we are heading towards another 2004, as the solution currently being negotiated simply cannot pass a GC referendum. This second NO by GCs (especially if at referendum) will bring the occupied areas' status closer to that of Taiwan.
The best Christofias can do at this stage is to try and secure more land in return for more sovereignty i.e. grant TCs near-sovereign status with only the absolute minimum required functions for the central government in return for the TC state having an area of say 22%. Such a solution may have a chance of passing at both sides.
Tony, in the past 25% has been offered and was refused, why on earth would the TCs accept any less now.
27% is reasonable with all the GCs who wish to return to return to their lands and all to have one of three choices. Restitution with return or without or compensation only. You can't ask fairer than that.