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Tuesday, April 12, 2005

JTW News - EU Prepares New Plan for Cyprus

"EU Prepares New Plan for Cyprus
The Greek Cypriot administration's uncompromising attitude towards the Cyprus problem has forced the European Union to establish a new plan to find a solution to the Cyprus problem. The EU Commission and European Parliament have started work on a new plan to persuade Greek Cypriot leader Tassos Papadopoulos to sit at the negotiating table, according to news published in Greek Cypriot and European media.

The plan foresees the exclusion of Papadopoulos within the EU if he refuses to comply. The plan is also said to require that Turkey open its harbors to Greek Cypriot ships, and that the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) be allowed to trade directly with EU countries. According to the reports, the plan also includes an expectation that Turkey withdraw some of its forces from the island in a 'gesture of good will.'"

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