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From · resolution motion joint · 10 Sept 2025 RC-10-2025-0371 on the detention of EU citizens in the occupied areas of Cyprus
To · Adopted text · 11 Sept 2025 TA-10-2025-0192 Detention of EU citizens in the occupied areas of Cyprus
✦ In short · AI narration of the differences below, generated 4 Sept 2026

Adds a recital on the release on bail of three Greek Cypriot citizens, and moves the condemnation of Türkiye's occupation to a new paragraph. #1#2#3

3 changes of substance. Each change below carries a one-line ✦ note from the same model. Written from the two texts only — read the highlighted passages before relying on it.

The changes to the text itself, in document order. Cover page, citations (“having regard to …”), standard resolution paragraphs and punctuation-only edits are left out — they are in “Show every difference”.

Change #1 Substance

Adds a recital stating that on 10 September 2025 three of the five Greek Cypriot citizens were released on bail by the unrecognised military court but remain in the occupied areas.

C. whereas, on 10 September 2025, three out of the five Greek Cypriot citizens were released on bail by the unrecognised “military court”, yet they remain in the occupied areas and cannot return to their homes;

Change #2 Substance

Drops paragraph 6 condemning Türkiye's continued illegal occupation of northern Cyprus as a serious breach of international law and an obstacle to peace.

5. Calls on Türkiye to fully respect human rights enshrined in international law; 6. Condemns Türkiye’s continued illegal occupation of the northern part of Cyprus, now in its 51st year, as a serious breach of international law and an obstacle to peace, stability and EU-Türkiye relations;

Change #3 Substance

Adds a new paragraph 6 with the same condemnation of Türkiye's occupation, now in its 51st year, as a serious breach and obstacle.

6. Condemns Türkiye’s continued illegal occupation of the northern part of Cyprus, now in its 51st year, as a serious breach of international law and an obstacle to peace, stability and EU-Türkiye relations;