Paphitis wrote:Looks like Cyprus got tricked again.
Convinced to lift its veto against sanctions for Belarus, Germany and EU have dropped Cyprus like a hot potato unwilling to sanction Turkey for its aggression.
When will we ever learn?
Can Cyprus reinstate its veto? If so, then do it.
The EU and Germany can’t be trusted as they lie time and again. It is the EU that has emboldened Turkey.
And now, they also plan to open up Varosha. Defeat after defeat for Cyprus,
We need to learn...,
Actually, it’s not a bad deal what the EU did in warning Turkey without any sanctions right now, but also no commitment improving any of the commitments Turkey wants from the EU on economy, refugees and visa liberations. Any further illegal activity by Turkey in the East Med will bring sanctions without delay, which Turkey is not very happy about the outcome of the 27 EU member meeting. Turkey has already pulled back two of their drill vessels to port. The EU took the high road and can’t be accused not giving Turkey the opportunity to conform with the law of the sea which they are not signatory to. At the same time, Cyprus demonstrated that it will stand alone if need be in the EU.
As for Varosha, it is more of election BS in the north. It is not about opening Varosha, but opening a beach in Varosha, which has been opened anyway over a year ago to non GC individuals. This is a non issue as far as I can tell and will become a non issue after the elections are over.