Tensions persist between Turkey and EU

 

Friday 9th October

Earlier this year, in August, tensions rose between Greece and Turkey about maritime borders in the Eastern Mediterranean. Turkey sent ships to search rich oil and gas deposits in Greek waters. The EU warned of sanctions over those “provocations”.

On Friday 2 October, in the morning, during a meeting with EU leaders in Brussels, European Commission President, Ms. von der Leyen, pronounced a speech to avoid a possible conflict. According to the European Commission, Turkey’s actions violate internationals laws. The president said that Turkey has to stop pressures and provocations. Then, Turkey and the EU will be able to create a constructive and positive relationship. If those provocations don’t stop, the EU could impose sanctions.

On Turkey’s side, tensions also exist about Cyprus and Libya. These bones of contention are as many obstacles that prevent Turkey from joining the European Union one day.

Source : BBC news

                                                                                                                                                       Héléna

 

L’UE menace la Turquie de représailles

Vendredi 9 octobre

En août dernier, des tensions sont survenues entre la Turquie et l’UE à propos des frontières maritimes en Méditerranée orientale. La Turquie avait envoyé des bateaux à la recherche de pétrole et de dépôts de gaz dans les eaux grecques. L’UE a parlé de « provocations » et menacé de représailles.

Vendredi 2 octobre, le matin, durant une réunion des dirigeants européens à Bruxelles, la Présidente de la Commission Européenne, Mme von der Leyen, a prononcé un discours pour éviter un éventuel conflit. Selon la Commission Européenne, les actions de la Turquie constituent des violations du droit international. La Présidente a déclaré que la Turquie devait cesser ses provocations. Ensuite seulement, la Turquie et l’UE pourront créer une relation constructive et positive. Si ces provocations ne s’arrêtent pas, l’UE pourrait imposer des sanctions.

Des tensions existent également à propos de Chypre et la Lybie. Tout ceci contribue à empêcher la Turquie d’entrer dans l’Union Européenne.

                                                                                                                                                      Héléna

Source : BBC news, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54381498

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