Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-001912/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Geadis Geadi (ECR)
As part of the Turkish military ‘Sea Wolf’ exercise, operational movements with live fire are being carried out in maritime areas that fall within the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus. According to what has been publicly released by both the newspaper ‘Simerini’ and many official Turkish websites, based on the coordinates of the exercise, this activity extends from Thrace to the maritime zones near the coasts of the Republic of Cyprus, at a distance of under 20 nautical miles.
Given the European Union’s commitment to promoting peace, security and respect for international law:
- 1.What is the Commission’s official position on the legal basis of Turkish military actions taking place in areas where the Republic of Cyprus has declared an EEZ?
- 2.How does the Commission intend to ensure respect for international law and the protection of the sovereign rights of Member States against such military challenges?
- 3.Does the Commission condemn these actions, which may threaten peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean?
Submitted: 13.5.2025
Last updated: 20 May 2025