Draft European Summit statement: strict sanctions on Turkey

The European Union has prepared a draft final statement for its summit to be held on Thursday, which calls for the imposition of tough sanctions on Ankara.

Draft European Summit statement: strict sanctions on Turkey
9 December, 2020   12:40
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Reuters has published a draft statement from the European Union summit to be held on Thursday, which calls for punishment of more individuals, companies and Turks responsible for drilling in the disputed waters in the Mediterranean.

According to the draft statement that, if agreed, the European Union will "prepare additional lists" based on a sanctions list already in place since 2019 and, if necessary, work to extend its scope.

European Union leaders are considering whether to implement a threat issued in October to impose sanctions on Turkey over hydrocarbons drilling off the coast of Cyprus and off Greece.

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