
Forgotten Occupation, Selective Sanctions
If the EU’s defence of international law is selective, if it depends on the political convenience of the moment, then its claim to represent a “community of values” becomes fragile indeed.

If the EU’s defence of international law is selective, if it depends on the political convenience of the moment, then its claim to represent a “community of values” becomes fragile indeed.

In a snub to Erdoğan, Tufan Erhurman wins the Northern Cyprus election—possibly facilitating renewed peace talks with Greek Cypriots.

Twenty member states warn that the inability to remove rejected or criminal Afghan asylum seekers is undermining public trust and putting European security at risk.

The EU continues to fund the Turkish-occupied part of Cyprus despite ongoing breaches of international law by its self-declared authorities.

Greek Cypriot leaders said the visit undermined international law and UK foreign policy.

Rival Cypriot leaders will meet next week with UN chief António Guterres after a rare series of confidence-building steps raised hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced that starting today, June 23rd, France will operate evacuation flights for its citizens who are stranded in Israel due
Thousands have already renounced asylum or protection status, with more expected as the scheme begins in June.
Opponents say the new policy chips away at the region’s secular identity.

Brussels must take a firmer stance on Turkey’s violations of international law, reinforcing support for Cypriot sovereignty.