MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Overcoming challenges to Cyprus’s accession to the Schengen area – E-000502/2025

Question for written answer  E-000502/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Michalis Hadjipantela (PPE)

Cyprus has made significant progress towards accession to the Schengen area, including the successful integration into the Schengen information system (SIS) in 2023, while the first-time Schengen evaluation is currently ongoing. Schengen membership for Cyprus would strengthen EU integration, enhance security cooperation, increase tourism and boost economic growth.

However, challenges remain, particularly regarding the supervision and control of the Green Line separating the area controlled by the Republic of Cyprus from the area occupied by Türkiye.

Given these circumstances:

• 1.How does the Commission assess the progress made by the Republic of Cyprus in fulfilling the technical requirements of Schengen membership, and what key outstanding issues remain?
• 2.What measures can the Commission design and propose to help the Republic of Cyprus address the challenges related to the Green Line, in line with respecting the EU acquis and the non-recognition of the secessionist entity?
• 3.What financial support can the Commission provide to Cyprus, taking into account the support received by the latest countries to have joined Schengen, to facilitate its accession to the Schengen area?

Submitted: 5.2.2025