Theme · Country situation
Cyprus division
The long-running division of Cyprus between the internationally recognised Republic and the Turkish-occupied north.
3 subjects in 3 sittings · 3 adopted, 0 rejected · Sept 2025 – Jul 2026
Resolutions 3
Also known as: Cyprus reunification talks
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Latest decisions
- The impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted a resolution on the impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality. The text condemns the invasion and the gender-based violence committed by Turkish forces, and calls for recognition and support for the victims. It urges the EU and member states to address the long-term consequences and ensure justice and reparations for the affected women and girls.
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8 Jul 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 23 ballots · voted 13:54 · B-10-2026-0333 · 2026/2617
- 2025 Commission report on Türkiye
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted its position on the Commission's 2025 report on Türkiye, a candidate for EU accession. The text notes that accession negotiations have been at a standstill since 2018 and that the gap between Türkiye and EU values remains unaddressed. It reiterates that Türkiye's accession process cannot be resumed under current circumstances and urges work towards a closer, more dynamic and strategic partnership.
17 Jun 2026 · Resolutions · report by Nacho Sánchez Amor · 60 ballots · voted 14:04 · A-10-2026-0106 · 2025/2256
- Detention of EU citizens in the occupied areas of Cyprus
Written by an AI from the text voted on. The outcome and the numbers come from Parliament’s official record. Parliament adopted a resolution on the detention of five elderly Greek Cypriot EU citizens arrested in an area of Cyprus under Turkish occupation. It calls for their immediate release and urges Turkish authorities to provide medical care and ensure an independent investigation. Parliament also asks the Council, Commission, and member states to request the detainees' release and to respect human rights.
11 Sept 2025 · Resolutions · joint motion · 17 ballots · voted 13:10 · RC-10-2025-0371 · 2025/2860
Dossiers involved · latest vote first
- 2026/2617 The impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality 8 Jul 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/2256 2025 Commission report on Türkiye 17 Jun 2026 · 1 vote
- 2025/2860 Detention of EU citizens in the occupied areas of Cyprus 11 Sept 2025 · 1 vote
Who backs what
How each group's majority voted on the 3 most recent final A vote in which every MEP’s individual position is recorded and published. votes about Cyprus division.
With the result = share of these votes where the group's position matched the outcome (For an adopted text, Against a rejected one). The other columns count the votes by the group's position; Split = no position had a majority among its members. Non-attached members have no group line.
| Group | With the result | For | Against | Abstained | Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left · democratic socialism, communism. Founded 1995 (as GUE; “The Left” since 2021) | 67 % | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Centre-left · green politics, regionalism. Founded 1999 | 100 % | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Centre-left · social democracy. Founded 1953 (as Socialist Group; S&D since 2009) | 100 % | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Centre · liberalism, pro-Europeanism. Founded 2019 (successor of ALDE, 1976) | 100 % | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Centre-right · Christian democracy, conservatism. Founded 1953 (as Christian Democratic Group) | 100 % | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Right-wing · national conservatism, EU-critical. Founded 2009 | 67 % | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Far-right · national conservatism, right-wing populism. Founded July 2024 | 67 % | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Far-right · ultranationalism. Founded July 2024 | 33 % | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The latest final votes, group by group
Each group's majority position: For, Against, Abstained, or Split. — = the group did not vote.
| Decision | Left · democratic socialism, communism. Founded 1995 (as GUE; “The Left” since 2021) | Centre-left · green politics, regionalism. Founded 1999 | Centre-left · social democracy. Founded 1953 (as Socialist Group; S&D since 2009) | Centre · liberalism, pro-Europeanism. Founded 2019 (successor of ALDE, 1976) | Centre-right · Christian democracy, conservatism. Founded 1953 (as Christian Democratic Group) | Right-wing · national conservatism, EU-critical. Founded 2009 | Far-right · national conservatism, right-wing populism. Founded July 2024 | Far-right · ultranationalism. Founded July 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls, and the crimes committed by Turkish forces and consequences on gender equality 8 Jul 2026 · adopted | For | For | For | For | For | For | For | Against |
| 2025 Commission report on Türkiye 17 Jun 2026 · adopted | Abstained | For | For | For | For | Abstained | Against | Against |
| Detention of EU citizens in the occupied areas of Cyprus 11 Sept 2025 · adopted | For | For | For | For | For | For | For | For |
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