On # the detention of EU citizens in the occupied areas of Cyprus TXTTITLE@TITLE@#
B-10-2025-0396
on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Geadis Geadi, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Marion Maréchal, Nicolas Bay, Reinis Pozņaks, Charlie Weimers, Carlo Fidanza, Emmanouil Fragkos, Waldemar Tomaszewski, Nora Junco García, Diego Solier, Galato Alexandraki
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A resolution condemning the arrest and detention of five Greek Cypriot EU citizens by the Turkish occupation authorities in Cyprus, calling for their release and for accountability.¶¶ It also calls for revising or repealing the Green Line Regulation and reaffirms the non-recognition of the separatist entity.¶¶
Key points
- Condemns the illegal arrest and detention of five Greek Cypriots and EU citizens by the occupation regime and calls for their immediate and unconditional release.¶
- Recalls that the Cyprus problem is primarily a matter of invasion, occupation and violation of international law and rejects any attempt to downgrade it.¶
- Repeats that the separatist entity in the occupied northern part of the island has no international recognition.¶
- Calls for the revision of the Green Line Regulation, taking into account recent violations, and stresses that its repeal should even be considered.¶
- Calls on the Council and the Commission to ensure that Turkey is held accountable for violations of international law and EU principles.¶
- Reiterates that the European Union has a moral and legal duty to support the Republic of Cyprus and its citizens, who are also EU citizens.¶
Who is affected
Figures and deadlines
- Five Greek Cypriot citizens were arrested on 19 July 2025.¶