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EU condemns Turkey's exclusion of Cyprus from COP31 preparations

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The EU has criticized Turkey for not inviting Cyprus to COP31 meetings.
Cypriot officials were previously excluded from preparatory sessions despite holding the EU presidency.
Turkey asserted it has no obligation to invite Cyprus, which it does not recognize diplomatically.
The EU insists on equal treatment for all member states in climate negotiations.
There are indications that EU countries may boycott COP31 if Cyprus is not included.

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The European Union has expressed strong disapproval of Turkey's decision to exclude Cyprus from the preparatory processes for the upcoming COP31 climate summit, scheduled for November in Antalya, Turkey. Cypriot Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou raised the issue, highlighting the unacceptable nature of Turkey's actions. The EU, represented by Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra, emphasized that all 27 member states must be treated equally, stating, "We are a union of 27, period."

The exclusion of Cyprus from summit activities has escalated diplomatic tensions, prompting discussions among EU member states about the possibility of boycotting COP31 if Cyprus continues to be sidelined. This situation reflects ongoing disputes in the region, and the EU has made it clear that it will not accept Ankara's behavior in this context. Cyprus's Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou reiterated the condemnation of Turkey's attempt to block Cyprus from participating in informal preparations for the summit during the EU Council of Environment Ministers meeting in Luxembourg.

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