Cyprus decides on Turkey’s EU course according to circumstances

Cypriot Government Spokesman Vassilis Palmas said on Tuesday that, depending on the circumstances, the government decides which line to follow, that is whether it will block or pass any chapter regarding Turkey’s EU accession course.

Asked which stance Cyprus will maintain in Brussels regarding the opening of negotiating chapters in Turkey’s EU bid, Palmas noted that ”the positions of the government are well-known regarding Turkey’s application to join the EU.”

”From thereon, depending on the facts and the circumstances created, the government decides which line to follow, whether it will block or pass any chapter concerning Turkey,” he added.

Cyprus joined the EU in May 2004. Turkey, which does not recognise the Republic of Cyprus and which occupies Cyprus’ northern part for three decades, is engaged in membership talks with the EU, but so far has failed to meet its commitments to the EU, including Cyprus, as a member state.