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Running issue, Country situation

Cyprus division

AI summary:The long-running division of Cyprus between the internationally recognised Republic and the Turkish-occupied north.

First seen 11 Sept 2025 · latest 8 Jul 2026 · 3 decisions on 3 sitting days · 3 adopted, 0 rejected

Also covers: Cyprus reunification talks

Decisions, newest first

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 17 Jun 2026

2025 Commission report on Türkiye

Report by Nacho Sánchez Amor

Adopted 381 for · 107 against · 171 abstained by a clear majority

AI summary:The text notes that accession negotiations have been at a standstill since 2018 and that the gap between Türkiye and EU values remains unaddressed.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 11 Sept 2025

Detention of EU citizens in the occupied areas of Cyprus

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 597 for · 0 against · 5 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:It calls for their immediate release and urges Turkish authorities to provide medical care and ensure an independent investigation.

Where the groups stand

How each group voted in the last 3 final . For / Against / Abstained: at least two thirds of the group voted that way. Divided: no position had two thirds of the group’s votes. On the winning side: how many of those votes ended the way most of the group voted. Groups as they are now.

Group positions over the last 3 final roll-call votes
GroupForAgainstAbstainedDividedOn the winning side
The Left20102
Greens30003
S&D30003
Renew30003
EPP30003
ECR10112
Patriots21002
ESN12001