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10.6.2026 A10-0106/29
Amendment 29
Geadis Geadi, Diego Solier, Nora Junco García, Stephen Nikola Bartulica, Emmanouil Fragkos, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Marion Maréchal
on behalf of the ECR Group
Report A10-0106/2026
Nacho Sánchez Amor
2025 Commission report on Türkiye
(2025/2256(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Motion for a resolution
Amendment
39. Welcomes the steps taken by the UN Secretary-General towards a resumption of comprehensive settlement talks, including his appointment of a Personal Envoy on Cyprus; calls on the Commission to rapidly appoint a new European Commission Special Envoy for Cyprus; welcomes the two informal meetings held in a broader format, under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, in Geneva in March 2025 and New York in July 2025, as well as the meetings in Cyprus of President Nikos Christodoulides and leader of the Turkish Cypriot community Tufan Erhürman in December 2025, in which a joint statement emphasised that ‘the real aim is the solution of the Cyprus problem with political equality as described in the UNSC Resolutions’ and in February 2026; further welcomes the stance of both sides, following on from the fact that there is a new leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, which has contributed to renewed hope for the creation of a conducive environment for the resumption of settlement negotiations; warmly welcomes the agreement on further confidence-building measures as a positive and relevant step and encourages their implementation; strongly supports the continuation of contact between both sides under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General and the work of his Personal Envoy on Cyprus; calls for the EU and its Member States to firmly support the continuation of this dialogue and to stand ready to support, in any way needed, the potential success of this process; encourages all sides to use this momentum to move towards the resumption of negotiations and not to miss this window of opportunity;
39. Welcomes the steps taken by the UN Secretary-General towards a resumption of comprehensive settlement talks, including his appointment of a Personal Envoy on Cyprus; calls on the Commission to rapidly appoint a new European Commission Special Envoy for Cyprus; welcomes the two informal meetings held in a broader format, under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, in Geneva in March 2025 and New York in July 2025, as well as the meetings in Cyprus of President Nikos Christodoulides and leader of the Turkish Cypriot community Tufan Erhürman in December 2025, in which a joint statement emphasised that ‘the real aim is the solution of the Cyprus problem with political equality as described in the UNSC Resolutions’ and in February 2026; further welcomes the stance of both sides, following on from the fact that there is a new leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, which has contributed to renewed hope for the creation of a conducive environment for the resumption of settlement negotiations; warmly welcomes the agreement on further confidence-building measures as a positive and relevant step and encourages their implementation; strongly supports the continuation of contact between both sides under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General and the work of his Personal Envoy on Cyprus; calls for the EU and its Member States to firmly support the continuation of this dialogue and to stand ready to support, in any way needed, the potential success of this process; encourages all sides to use this momentum to move towards the resumption of negotiations and not to miss this window of opportunity; expresses, however, its regret and dissatisfaction regarding the repeated statements made by Tufan Erhürman in favour of the continued presence of Turkish troops and guarantees, and his promotion of partitionist rhetoric, recalling that he is the leader of an occupation regime;
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10.6.2026 A10-0106/30
Amendment 30
Geadis Geadi, Diego Solier, Nora Junco García, Stephen Nikola Bartulica, Emmanouil Fragkos, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Marion Maréchal
on behalf of the ECR Group
Report A10-0106/2026
Nacho Sánchez Amor
2025 Commission report on Türkiye
(2025/2256(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Motion for a resolution
Amendment
40. Calls on Türkiye to respect the status of the buffer zone and the mandate of the UNFICYP, to cease and reverse all unilateral actions and violations within and in the vicinity of the buffer zone, and to refrain from any further such actions and provocations, including harassment and intimidation of farmers; reiterates its call for cooperation among the Republic of Cyprus, Türkiye, the United Kingdom and the UN to implement concrete measures for a demilitarisation of the buffer zone, in order to reduce tensions and contribute to a conducive environment for the resumption of the UN-led negotiations; calls on Türkiye to withdraw from Strovilia and facilitate the full implementation of the Pyla Understanding; further calls on Türkiye to withdraw its troops from Cyprus and refrain from any unilateral action that would entrench the permanent division of the island and from action altering the demographic balance; strongly condemns Türkiye’s attempts to upgrade the status of the secessionist entity in occupied Cyprus, including via the Organisation of Turkic States and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and calls on all states to respect Cyprus’ sovereignty as outlined in UNSC resolutions; condemns the ongoing efforts by Türkiye to ‘open’ Varosha and have it settled by people other than its lawful inhabitants, in violation of the relevant UNSC resolutions; calls on Türkiye to reverse its illegal actions and to transfer the area of Varosha to its lawful inhabitants under the temporary administration of the UN, as called for by UNSC Resolutions 550(1984) and 789(1992); deplores any effort to turn Varosha into a dark tourism attraction, which sensationalises tragedy and insults the dignity and rights of the lawful inhabitants; condemns the continued usurpation, sale and illegal development of properties belonging to Greek Cypriots in the occupied areas; remains deeply concerned about the education and religious restrictions and impediments faced by the enclaved Greek Cypriots; calls on Türkiye to step up its cooperation with the Council of Europe and its relevant bodies and institutions, to address their key recommendations, to fully implement the ECHR with regard to respecting freedom of religion, freedom of opinion and expression and the right to access and worship, including the right to conduct religious ceremonies and enjoy cultural heritage, and to stop the deliberate destruction of cultural and religious heritage; commends the work of the bi-communal technical committee on cultural heritage in restoring many of the affected monuments; regrets Türkiye’s continuing refusal to comply with international civil aviation law and establish a channel of communication between air traffic control centres in Türkiye and the Republic of Cyprus, the absence of which entails real safety risks and dangers as identified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations; reiterates its call on Türkiye to fulfil its obligation to fully implement, in a non-discriminatory manner, the Additional Protocol to the Ankara Agreement in relation to all Member States, including the Republic of Cyprus, and to implement the obligations it assumed with regard to the EU as per the negotiating framework of October 2005;
40. Calls on Türkiye to respect the status of the buffer zone and the mandate of the UNFICYP, to cease and reverse all unilateral actions and violations within and in the vicinity of the buffer zone, and to refrain from any further such actions and provocations, including harassment and intimidation of farmers; reiterates its call for cooperation among the Republic of Cyprus, Türkiye, the United Kingdom and the UN to implement concrete measures for a demilitarisation of the buffer zone, in order to reduce tensions and contribute to a conducive environment for the resumption of the UN-led negotiations; calls on Türkiye to withdraw from Strovilia and facilitate the full implementation of the Pyla Understanding; further calls on Türkiye to withdraw its troops from Cyprus and refrain from any unilateral action that would entrench the permanent division of the island and from action altering the demographic balance; strongly condemns Türkiye’s attempts to upgrade the status of the secessionist entity in occupied Cyprus, including via the Organisation of Turkic States and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and calls on all states to respect Cyprus’ sovereignty as outlined in UNSC resolutions; condemns the ongoing efforts by Türkiye to ‘open’ Varosha and have it settled by people other than its lawful inhabitants, in violation of the relevant UNSC resolutions; calls on Türkiye to reverse its illegal actions and to transfer the area of Varosha to its lawful inhabitants under the temporary administration of the UN, as called for by UNSC Resolutions 550(1984) and 789(1992); deplores any effort to turn Varosha into a dark tourism attraction, which sensationalises tragedy and insults the dignity and rights of the lawful inhabitants; condemns the continued usurpation, sale and illegal development of properties belonging to Greek Cypriots in the occupied areas; remains deeply concerned about the education and religious restrictions and impediments faced by the enclaved Greek Cypriots; calls on Türkiye to step up its cooperation with the Council of Europe and its relevant bodies and institutions, to address their key recommendations, to fully implement the ECHR with regard to respecting freedom of religion, freedom of opinion and expression and the right to access and worship, including the right to conduct religious ceremonies and enjoy cultural heritage, and to stop the deliberate destruction of cultural and religious heritage; commends the work of the bi-communal technical committee on cultural heritage in restoring many of the affected monuments; regrets Türkiye’s continuing refusal to comply with international civil aviation law and establish a channel of communication between air traffic control centres in Türkiye and the Republic of Cyprus, the absence of which entails real safety risks and dangers as identified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations; reiterates its call on Türkiye to fulfil its obligation to fully implement, in a non-discriminatory manner, the Additional Protocol to the Ankara Agreement in relation to all Member States, including the Republic of Cyprus, and to implement the obligations it assumed with regard to the EU as per the negotiating framework of October 2005; condemns the crimes committed by Turkish troops as a result of the illegal 1974 invasion and the ongoing occupation of 37 % of the territory of the Republic of Cyprus, including the killing of civilians, forced disappearances, rape, sexual violence against women and girls, the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people, the transfer of settlers, the destruction of cultural and Christian religious heritage, the unlawful seizure and exploitation of property, and other grave violations of human rights and international humanitarian law;
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10.6.2026 A10-0106/31
Amendment 31
Geadis Geadi, Diego Solier, Nora Junco García, Stephen Nikola Bartulica, Emmanouil Fragkos, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Marion Maréchal
on behalf of the ECR Group
Report A10-0106/2026
Nacho Sánchez Amor
2025 Commission report on Türkiye
(2025/2256(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Motion for a resolution
Amendment
40. Calls on Türkiye to respect the status of the buffer zone and the mandate of the UNFICYP, to cease and reverse all unilateral actions and violations within and in the vicinity of the buffer zone, and to refrain from any further such actions and provocations, including harassment and intimidation of farmers; reiterates its call for cooperation among the Republic of Cyprus, Türkiye, the United Kingdom and the UN to implement concrete measures for a demilitarisation of the buffer zone, in order to reduce tensions and contribute to a conducive environment for the resumption of the UN-led negotiations; calls on Türkiye to withdraw from Strovilia and facilitate the full implementation of the Pyla Understanding; further calls on Türkiye to withdraw its troops from Cyprus and refrain from any unilateral action that would entrench the permanent division of the island and from action altering the demographic balance; strongly condemns Türkiye’s attempts to upgrade the status of the secessionist entity in occupied Cyprus, including via the Organisation of Turkic States and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and calls on all states to respect Cyprus’ sovereignty as outlined in UNSC resolutions; condemns the ongoing efforts by Türkiye to ‘open’ Varosha and have it settled by people other than its lawful inhabitants, in violation of the relevant UNSC resolutions; calls on Türkiye to reverse its illegal actions and to transfer the area of Varosha to its lawful inhabitants under the temporary administration of the UN, as called for by UNSC Resolutions 550(1984) and 789(1992); deplores any effort to turn Varosha into a dark tourism attraction, which sensationalises tragedy and insults the dignity and rights of the lawful inhabitants; condemns the continued usurpation, sale and illegal development of properties belonging to Greek Cypriots in the occupied areas; remains deeply concerned about the education and religious restrictions and impediments faced by the enclaved Greek Cypriots; calls on Türkiye to step up its cooperation with the Council of Europe and its relevant bodies and institutions, to address their key recommendations, to fully implement the ECHR with regard to respecting freedom of religion, freedom of opinion and expression and the right to access and worship, including the right to conduct religious ceremonies and enjoy cultural heritage, and to stop the deliberate destruction of cultural and religious heritage; commends the work of the bi-communal technical committee on cultural heritage in restoring many of the affected monuments; regrets Türkiye’s continuing refusal to comply with international civil aviation law and establish a channel of communication between air traffic control centres in Türkiye and the Republic of Cyprus, the absence of which entails real safety risks and dangers as identified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations; reiterates its call on Türkiye to fulfil its obligation to fully implement, in a non-discriminatory manner, the Additional Protocol to the Ankara Agreement in relation to all Member States, including the Republic of Cyprus, and to implement the obligations it assumed with regard to the EU as per the negotiating framework of October 2005;
40. Calls on Türkiye to respect the status of the buffer zone and the mandate of the UNFICYP, to cease and reverse all unilateral actions and violations within and in the vicinity of the buffer zone, and to refrain from any further such actions and provocations, including harassment and intimidation of farmers; reiterates its call for cooperation among the Republic of Cyprus, Türkiye, the United Kingdom and the UN to implement concrete measures for a demilitarisation of the buffer zone, in order to reduce tensions and contribute to a conducive environment for the resumption of the UN-led negotiations; calls on Türkiye to withdraw from Strovilia and facilitate the full implementation of the Pyla Understanding; further calls on Türkiye to withdraw its troops from Cyprus and refrain from any unilateral action that would entrench the permanent division of the island and from action altering the demographic balance; strongly condemns Türkiye’s attempts to upgrade the status of the secessionist entity in occupied Cyprus, including via the Organisation of Turkic States and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and calls on all states to respect Cyprus’ sovereignty as outlined in UNSC resolutions; condemns the ongoing efforts by Türkiye to ‘open’ Varosha and have it settled by people other than its lawful inhabitants, in violation of the relevant UNSC resolutions; calls on Türkiye to reverse its illegal actions and to transfer the area of Varosha to its lawful inhabitants under the temporary administration of the UN, as called for by UNSC Resolutions 550(1984) and 789(1992); deplores any effort to turn Varosha into a dark tourism attraction, which sensationalises tragedy and insults the dignity and rights of the lawful inhabitants; condemns the continued usurpation, sale and illegal development of properties belonging to Greek Cypriots in the occupied areas; remains deeply concerned about the education and religious restrictions and impediments faced by the enclaved Greek Cypriots; calls on Türkiye to step up its cooperation with the Council of Europe and its relevant bodies and institutions, to address their key recommendations, to fully implement the ECHR with regard to respecting freedom of religion, freedom of opinion and expression and the right to access and worship, including the right to conduct religious ceremonies and enjoy cultural heritage, and to stop the deliberate destruction of cultural and religious heritage; commends the work of the bi-communal technical committee on cultural heritage in restoring many of the affected monuments; regrets Türkiye’s continuing refusal to comply with international civil aviation law and establish a channel of communication between air traffic control centres in Türkiye and the Republic of Cyprus, the absence of which entails real safety risks and dangers as identified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations; reiterates its call on Türkiye to fulfil its obligation to fully implement, in a non-discriminatory manner, the Additional Protocol to the Ankara Agreement in relation to all Member States, including the Republic of Cyprus, and to implement the obligations it assumed with regard to the EU as per the negotiating framework of October 2005; strongly condemns the harassment and interference by Turkish occupation forces, including through the use of illegal air traffic control facilities, against aircraft carrying the Ministers of Defence of Greece, France and the Netherlands while approaching the Republic of Cyprus to participate in official EU meetings in June 2026;
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10.6.2026 A10-0106/32
Amendment 32
Geadis Geadi, Diego Solier, Nora Junco García, Stephen Nikola Bartulica, Emmanouil Fragkos, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Marion Maréchal
on behalf of the ECR Group
Report A10-0106/2026
Nacho Sánchez Amor
2025 Commission report on Türkiye
(2025/2256(INI))
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Motion for a resolution
Amendment
40. Calls on Türkiye to respect the status of the buffer zone and the mandate of the UNFICYP, to cease and reverse all unilateral actions and violations within and in the vicinity of the buffer zone, and to refrain from any further such actions and provocations, including harassment and intimidation of farmers; reiterates its call for cooperation among the Republic of Cyprus, Türkiye, the United Kingdom and the UN to implement concrete measures for a demilitarisation of the buffer zone, in order to reduce tensions and contribute to a conducive environment for the resumption of the UN-led negotiations; calls on Türkiye to withdraw from Strovilia and facilitate the full implementation of the Pyla Understanding; further calls on Türkiye to withdraw its troops from Cyprus and refrain from any unilateral action that would entrench the permanent division of the island and from action altering the demographic balance; strongly condemns Türkiye’s attempts to upgrade the status of the secessionist entity in occupied Cyprus, including via the Organisation of Turkic States and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and calls on all states to respect Cyprus’ sovereignty as outlined in UNSC resolutions; condemns the ongoing efforts by Türkiye to ‘open’ Varosha and have it settled by people other than its lawful inhabitants, in violation of the relevant UNSC resolutions; calls on Türkiye to reverse its illegal actions and to transfer the area of Varosha to its lawful inhabitants under the temporary administration of the UN, as called for by UNSC Resolutions 550(1984) and 789(1992); deplores any effort to turn Varosha into a dark tourism attraction, which sensationalises tragedy and insults the dignity and rights of the lawful inhabitants; condemns the continued usurpation, sale and illegal development of properties belonging to Greek Cypriots in the occupied areas; remains deeply concerned about the education and religious restrictions and impediments faced by the enclaved Greek Cypriots; calls on Türkiye to step up its cooperation with the Council of Europe and its relevant bodies and institutions, to address their key recommendations, to fully implement the ECHR with regard to respecting freedom of religion, freedom of opinion and expression and the right to access and worship, including the right to conduct religious ceremonies and enjoy cultural heritage, and to stop the deliberate destruction of cultural and religious heritage; commends the work of the bi-communal technical committee on cultural heritage in restoring many of the affected monuments; regrets Türkiye’s continuing refusal to comply with international civil aviation law and establish a channel of communication between air traffic control centres in Türkiye and the Republic of Cyprus, the absence of which entails real safety risks and dangers as identified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations; reiterates its call on Türkiye to fulfil its obligation to fully implement, in a non-discriminatory manner, the Additional Protocol to the Ankara Agreement in relation to all Member States, including the Republic of Cyprus, and to implement the obligations it assumed with regard to the EU as per the negotiating framework of October 2005;
40. Calls on Türkiye to respect the status of the buffer zone and the mandate of the UNFICYP, to cease and reverse all unilateral actions and violations within and in the vicinity of the buffer zone, and to refrain from any further such actions and provocations, including harassment and intimidation of farmers; reiterates its call for cooperation among the Republic of Cyprus, Türkiye, the United Kingdom and the UN to implement concrete measures for a demilitarisation of the buffer zone, in order to reduce tensions and contribute to a conducive environment for the resumption of the UN-led negotiations; calls on Türkiye to withdraw from Strovilia and facilitate the full implementation of the Pyla Understanding; further calls on Türkiye to withdraw its troops from Cyprus and refrain from any unilateral action that would entrench the permanent division of the island and from action altering the demographic balance; strongly condemns Türkiye’s attempts to upgrade the status of the secessionist entity in occupied Cyprus, including via the Organisation of Turkic States and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and calls on all states to respect Cyprus’ sovereignty as outlined in UNSC resolutions; condemns the ongoing efforts by Türkiye to ‘open’ Varosha and have it settled by people other than its lawful inhabitants, in violation of the relevant UNSC resolutions; calls on Türkiye to reverse its illegal actions and to transfer the area of Varosha to its lawful inhabitants under the temporary administration of the UN, as called for by UNSC Resolutions 550(1984) and 789(1992); deplores any effort to turn Varosha into a dark tourism attraction, which sensationalises tragedy and insults the dignity and rights of the lawful inhabitants; condemns the continued usurpation, sale and illegal development of properties belonging to Greek Cypriots in the occupied areas; remains deeply concerned about the education and religious restrictions and impediments faced by the enclaved Greek Cypriots; calls on Türkiye to step up its cooperation with the Council of Europe and its relevant bodies and institutions, to address their key recommendations, to fully implement the ECHR with regard to respecting freedom of religion, freedom of opinion and expression and the right to access and worship, including the right to conduct religious ceremonies and enjoy cultural heritage, and to stop the deliberate destruction of cultural and religious heritage; commends the work of the bi-communal technical committee on cultural heritage in restoring many of the affected monuments; regrets Türkiye’s continuing refusal to comply with international civil aviation law and establish a channel of communication between air traffic control centres in Türkiye and the Republic of Cyprus, the absence of which entails real safety risks and dangers as identified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations; reiterates its call on Türkiye to fulfil its obligation to fully implement, in a non-discriminatory manner, the Additional Protocol to the Ankara Agreement in relation to all Member States, including the Republic of Cyprus, and to implement the obligations it assumed with regard to the EU as per the negotiating framework of October 2005; calls on Türkiye to remove the provocative occupation symbols painted on the Pentadaktylos mountain range and to immediately cease quarrying activities in the area, which have caused irreversible environmental damage to the mountain;
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