FEUTURE EU 28 Country Report Cyprus The Government of the Republic of Cyprus generally supports Turkey's accession to the European Union (EU). That support however is not unconditional. Nicosia blocks some important chapters in the EU's accession negotiations with Turkey. There are basically two main reasons behind that mixed political posture. First, the Cyprus Government believes that Turkey's potential accession to the EU increases the chances for the Europeanization of Ankara's foreign

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... y and the adoption of a neighbourhood policy that, in accordance with EU standards, would aim for good relations with neighbouring countries.