Hmm ... what do people think?
More particularly, which course of action would more likely lead to a solution of the Cyprus Problem?
Should Cyprus veto Turkey ? ...
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Should Cyprus veto Turkey ? ...
by Alexandros Lordos » Wed Dec 15, 2004 11:51 am
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by magikthrill » Wed Dec 15, 2004 3:51 pm
i don't think that cyprus should veto accession talks but if no solution is found by 2015 (or year Turkey plans to enter) then they should use their veto power.
on the other hand, it's not that "bad" of a move. it's the member states right and if they feel the right to do so then so be it. they shouldn't feel threatened by Turkey. And besides, I'm sure there will be quite a few EU members silently sighing if Cyprus were to veto accession talks.
on the other hand, it's not that "bad" of a move. it's the member states right and if they feel the right to do so then so be it. they shouldn't feel threatened by Turkey. And besides, I'm sure there will be quite a few EU members silently sighing if Cyprus were to veto accession talks.
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by Piratis » Wed Dec 15, 2004 7:16 pm
I believe it should, but it is clear it will not. There is a cost to pay in either case and therefore there is no such thing as the "perfect move" right now.
Papadopoulos should declare from now that a referendum will be held in Cyprus when we will decide if Turkey will be accepted or not in the EU. (in 15-20 years)
Papadopoulos should declare from now that a referendum will be held in Cyprus when we will decide if Turkey will be accepted or not in the EU. (in 15-20 years)
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by Alexandros Lordos » Thu Dec 16, 2004 9:16 am
I think it is "tempting" for us GCs to consider a veto, but it has two major problems:
- It would alienate the TCs further, and our relationship is already strained.
- It could conceivably lead to a total breakdown of Turkey's European aspirations, and if that happens, a solution is unlikely.
I think a Turkey undergoing EU negotiations will not be able to neglect the Cyprus Problem for long ...
- It would alienate the TCs further, and our relationship is already strained.
- It could conceivably lead to a total breakdown of Turkey's European aspirations, and if that happens, a solution is unlikely.
I think a Turkey undergoing EU negotiations will not be able to neglect the Cyprus Problem for long ...
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by erolz » Thu Dec 16, 2004 9:39 am
Alexandros Lordos wrote:I think it is "tempting" for us GCs to consider a veto, but it has two major problems:
- It would alienate the TCs further, and our relationship is already strained.
- It could conceivably lead to a total breakdown of Turkey's European aspirations, and if that happens, a solution is unlikely.
I think a Turkey undergoing EU negotiations will not be able to neglect the Cyprus Problem for long ...
I would add a third major problem, which would be the strain that the use of the veto by RoC would place on it's relations with the other EU members and the EU 'central' bodies, but thats just my view.
It could also lead to repercussion in USA /RoC relations?
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