| Author (Person) | Hannay, David |
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| Publisher | Centre for European Reform (CER) |
| Series Title | Policy Brief |
| Series Details | July 2006 |
| Publication Date | 2006 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
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The start of Turkish accession talks provided a faint glimmer of hope for unfreezing the Cyprus stalemate that has prevailed since the Greek Cypriots voted down a UN-sponsored settlement plan in 2004. However, the negotiations could be blocked unless Turkey fully implements its customs union agreement with the EU by allowing Greek Cypriot ships into its ports. Turkey has refrained from doing so because the EU has not fulfilled its pledge to restore trade links with Northern Cyprus. |
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| Source Link | http://www.cer.org.uk/publications/archive/policy-brief/2006/cyprus-turkey-and-eu-time-sense-proportion-and-compromise |
| Countries / Regions | Cyprus, Europe, Turkey |
