### - having regard to its previous resolutions on turkey , in particular those of 13 march 2019 on the 2018 commission report on turkey1 , of 19 september 2019 on the situation in turkey , notably the removal of elected mayors2 , of 24 october 2019 on the turkish military operation in northeast syria and its consequences3 , and of 17 september 2020 on the preparation of the special european council summit focusing on the dangerous escalation and the role of turkey in the eastern mediterranean4 , ### - having regard to its previous resolutions on turkey , in particular those of 13 march 2019 on the 2018 commission report on turkey1 , of 19 september 2019 on the situation in turkey , notably the removal of elected mayors2 , of 24 october 2019 on the turkish military operation in northeast syria and its consequences3 , of 17 september 2020 on the preparation of the special european council summit focusing on the dangerous escalation and the role of turkey in the eastern mediterranean4 , and of 26 november 2020 on escalating tensions in varosha following the illegal actions by turkey and the urgent need for the resumption of talks5a;


### - having regard to its previous resolutions on turkey , in particular those of 13 march 2019 on the 2018 commission report on turkey1 , of 19 september 2019 on the situation in turkey , notably the removal of elected mayors2 , of 24 october 2019 on the turkish military operation in northeast syria and its consequences3 , and of 17 september 2020 on the preparation of the special european council summit focusing on the dangerous escalation and the role of turkey in the eastern mediterranean4 , ### - having regard to its previous resolutions on turkey , in particular those of 13 march 2019 on the 2018 commission report on turkey1 , of 19 september 2019 on the situation in turkey , notably the removal of elected mayors2 , of 24 october 2019 on the turkish military operation in northeast syria and its consequences3 , and of 17 september 2020 on the preparation of the special european council summit focusing on the dangerous escalation and the role of turkey in the eastern mediterranean4 and of 26 november 2020 on escalating tensions in varosha following the illegal actions by turkey and the urgent need for the resumption of talks 4a ,


### - having regard to the negotiating framework for turkey of 3 october 2005 , ### - having regard to the negotiating framework for turkey of 3 october 2005 and to the fact that , as is the case for all candidate countries , turkey’s accession to the eu depends on full compliance with the copenhagen criteria , and to the need to normalize its relations with all eu member states , including the republic of cyprus;


### - having regard to the negotiating framework for turkey of 3 october 2005 , ### - having regard to the negotiating framework for turkey of 3 october 2005 , and to the fact that , as is the case for all candidate countries , turkey’s accession to the eu depends on full compliance with the copenhagen criteria , and to the need to normalize its relations with all eu member states , including the republic of cyprus;


### - having regard to the negotiating framework for turkey of 3 october 2005 , ### - having regard to the negotiating framework for turkey of 3 october 2005 , and to the fact that , as is the case for all accession countries , turkey’s accession to the eu depends on full compliance with the copenhagen criteria , and to the need to normalize its relations with all eu member states , including the republic of cyprus;


### - having regard to the council conclusions of 15 july and 14 october 2019 on turkey’s illegal drilling activities in the eastern mediterranean , to the european council conclusions of 1 october 2020 , to the statements of the eu foreign ministers of 15 may 2020 and 14 august 2020 on the situation in the eastern mediterranean , to the outcome of the informal meeting of eu foreign ministers (gymnich) of 28 august 2020 , and to all previous relevant council and european council conclusions , ### - having regard to the council conclusions of 26 june2018 and 18 june 2019 on enlargement and stabilisation and association process , to the council conclusions of 15 july and 14 october 2019 on turkey’s illegal drilling activities in the eastern mediterranean , to the european council conclusions of 12 december 2019 , 1-2 and 15-16 october 2020 ,to the statements of the eu foreign ministersof15 may 2020 and14 august 2020 on the situation in the eastern mediterranean , to the outcome of the informal meeting of eu foreign ministers (gymnich) of 28 august 2020 ,and to all previous relevant council and european council conclusions ,


### - having regard to the council conclusions of 15 july and 14 october 2019 on turkey’s illegal drilling activities in the eastern mediterranean , to the european council conclusions of 1 october 2020 , to the statements of the eu foreign ministers of 15 may 2020 and 14 august 2020 on the situation in the eastern mediterranean , to the outcome of the informal meeting of eu foreign ministers (gymnich) of 28 august 2020 , and to all previous relevant council and european council conclusions , ### - having regard to the council conclusions of 26 june 2018 and 18 june 2019 on enlargement and stabilisation and association process , to the council conclusions of 15 july and 14 october 2019 on turkey’s illegal drilling activities in the eastern mediterranean , to the european council conclusions of 12 december 2019 , 1-2 and 15-16 october 2020 , to the statements of the eu foreign ministers of 15 may 2020 and 14 august 2020 on the situation in the eastern mediterranean , to the outcome of the informal meeting of eu foreign ministers (gymnich) of 28 august 2020 , and to all previous relevant council and european council conclusions ,


### - having regard to the council conclusions of 15 july and 14 october 2019 on turkey’s illegal drilling activities in the eastern mediterranean , to the european council conclusions of 1 october 2020 , to the statements of the eu foreign ministers of 15 may 2020 and 14 august 2020 on the situation in the eastern mediterranean , to the outcome of the informal meeting of eu foreign ministers (gymnich) of 28 august 2020 , and to all previous relevant council and european council conclusions , ### - having regard to the council conclusions of 15 july and 14 october 2019 on turkey’s illegal drilling activities in the eastern mediterranean , to the european council conclusions of 1 october 2020 and 16 october 2020 , to the statements of the eu foreign ministers of 15 may 2020 and 14 august 2020 on the situation in the eastern mediterranean , to the outcome of the informal meeting of eu foreign ministers (gymnich) of 28 august 2020 , and to all previous relevant council and european council conclusions ,


### c. whereas in its previous annual report , parliament called on the commission and the member states to formally suspend accession negotiations with turkey; ### deleted


### d. whereas , in spite of this principled stance by parliament and all of the current circumstances , the european council , in its conclusions of 1 october 2020 , offered turkey a renewed and broad positive agenda , provided that constructive efforts are sustained , in a further attempt to restore our relations; ### deleted


### d. whereas , in spite of this principled stance by parliament and all of the current circumstances , the european council , in its conclusions of 1 october 2020 , offered turkey a renewed and broad positive agenda , provided that constructive efforts are sustained , in a further attempt to restore our relations; ### d. whereas , in spite of this principled stance by parliament and all of the current circumstances , the european council , in its conclusions of 1-2 october 2020 ,offered turkey a renewed and broad positive agenda , provided that constructive efforts by turkey to stop illegal activities vis-à-vis greece and cyprus are sustained , in a further attempt to restore our relations;


### d. whereas , in spite of this principled stance by parliament and all of the current circumstances , the european council , in its conclusions of 1 october 2020 , offered turkey a renewed and broad positive agenda , provided that constructive efforts are sustained , in a further attempt to restore our relations; ### d. whereas , in spite of this principled stance by parliament and all of the current circumstances , the european council , in its conclusions of 1-2 october 2020 , offered turkey a renewed and broad positive agenda , provided that constructive efforts by turkey to stop illegal activities vis-à-vis greece and cyprus are sustained in a further attempt to restore our relations;


### d. whereas , in spite of this principled stance by parliament and all of the current circumstances , the european council , in its conclusions of 1 october 2020 , offered turkey a renewed and broad positive agenda , provided that constructive efforts are sustained , in a further attempt to restore our relations; ### d. whereas , in spite of this principled stance by parliament and all of the current circumstances , the european council , in its conclusions of 1 october 2020 , offered turkey a renewed and broad positive agenda , provided that constructive efforts to stop illegal activities vis-à-vis greece and cyprus are sustained , in a further attempt to restore our relations;


### d. whereas , in spite of this principled stance by parliament and all of the current circumstances , the european council , in its conclusions of 1 october 2020 , offered turkey a renewed and broad positive agenda , provided that constructive efforts are sustained , in a further attempt to restore our relations; ### d. whereas , in spite of this principled stance by parliament and all of the current circumstances , the european council , in its conclusions of 1 october 2020 , offered turkey a renewed and broad positive agenda , provided that constructive efforts are sustained , mutual concessions are made and tensions are lowered in a further attempt to restore our relations;


### 2. notes that turkey’s lack of commitment to carrying out the reforms assumed in the accession process has made the latter inadequate to frame a complex relationship that has progressively become more transactional and driven by circumstances; ### 2. notes that turkey’s lack of commitment to carrying out the reforms assumed in the accession process has made the latter inadequate to frame a complex relationship that has progressively become more transactional and driven by circumstances; notes that within the framework of accession negotiations , only 16 of the 35 chapters had been opened and only the chapter of science and research was provisionally closed on 12 june 2006; stresses that turkey's accession negotiations have therefore effectively come to a standstill and no further chapters can be considered for opening or closing;


### 2. notes that turkey’s lack of commitment to carrying out the reforms assumed in the accession process has made the latter inadequate to frame a complex relationship that has progressively become more transactional and driven by circumstances; ### 2. notes that turkey’s lack of commitment to carrying out the reforms assumed in the accession process has made the latter inadequate to frame a complex relationship that has progressively become more transactional and driven by circumstances and that this aggressive behaviour by the erdogan government makes the eu-turkey relationship more suitable for a special association treaty; and no longer for accession;


### 2. notes that turkey’s lack of commitment to carrying out the reforms assumed in the accession process has made the latter inadequate to frame a complex relationship that has progressively become more transactional and driven by circumstances; ### 2. notwithstanding turkey’s repeated declarations on the objective of eu accession , notes that the country’s lack of credible commitment in carrying out the reforms assumed in the accession process and failing to address the eu’s serious concerns on continuing negative developments has produced severe strains on the eu-turkey relationship.


### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the eu path , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process; ### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational and aggressive regional policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative and growing nationalism based on imperial and colonial past; calls , in this context , on turkey to reverse this disappointing course and to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the closer relations and alignment with the european union , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process;


### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the eu path , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process; ### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative;


### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the eu path , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process; ### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the eu path;


### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the eu path , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process; ### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a war-mongering and confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the eu path , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process;


### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the eu path , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process; ### 3. is extremely concerned that the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has recently deepened and now seems to be developing into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to credibly restate its commitment to the eu path , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process;


### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the eu path , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process; ### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative at times; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the eu path , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process;


### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal , marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti-eu narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the eu path , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process; ### 3. is deeply concerned that , over the years , the lack of progress in turkey’s convergence has now transformed into a full withdrawal marked by a stark regression in three main areas: backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental rights , adopting regressive institutional reforms and pursuing a war-mongering and confrontational foreign policy; is further concerned by the fact that this regression has increasingly been accompanied by an explicit anti- eu narrative; calls , in this context , on turkey to reassess the sincerity of its commitment to the eu path , as an indispensable component of the viability of the entire accession process;


### 4. stresses that no incentive that the eu could offer can ever replace the much-needed political will to build a mature democracy and , in turn , become a member of the eu; ### deleted


### 4. stresses that no incentive that the eu could offer can ever replace the much-needed political will to build a mature democracy and , in turn , become a member of the eu; ### 4. stresses that no incentive that the eu could offer can ever replace the much-needed political will to build a mature democracy;


### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , to explore possible new models for future relations; ### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal cancellation of accession negotiations and funds with turkey;


### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , to explore possible new models for future relations; ### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on launching a dialogue with turkey to create the conditions for , or assess the future success of , accession negotiations; believes that , in this way , both sides will be able to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , to explore possible new models for future relations;


### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , to explore possible new models for future relations; ### 5. regrets that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; stresses the possibility of formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , if the current negative trend is not reversed as a matter of priority , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , to explore possible new models for future relations;


### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , to explore possible new models for future relations; ### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the end of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to restart in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , to explore possible new models for future relations;


### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal suspension of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function , or , if necessary , to explore possible new models for future relations; ### 5. stresses that , since parliament’s last report , the situation , far from improving , has deteriorated even further; firmly insists , therefore , on the formal termination of accession negotiations with turkey , in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function to explore possible new models for future relations;


### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour and ally with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations; ### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that the eu has a strategic interest in a stable and secure environment in the eastern mediterranean and in the development of a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship with turkey with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations; pursuing dialogue in good faith and abstaining from unilateral actions which run counter to the eu interests and violate international law , the sovereignty and the sovereign rights of eu member states is an absolute requirement in this regard;


### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour and ally with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations; ### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that the eu has a strategic interest in a stable and secure environment in the eastern mediterranean and in the development of a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship with turkey with which the eu should build the best possible relations; pursuing dialogue in good faith and abstaining from unilateral actions which run counter to the eu interests and violate international law , the sovereignty and the sovereign rights of eu member states is an absolute requirement in this regard;


### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour and ally with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations; ### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour , partner country and a regional power with which the eu wishes to have good and friendly relations based on mutual respect in accordance with international law and established multilateral practices;


### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour and ally with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations; ### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour and ally with which the eu wishes to have workable relations;


### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour and ally with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations; ### 6. regrets the current lack of understanding between the eu and turkey , but reaffirms its firm conviction that turkey is a strategic neighbour with which the eu wishes to have the best possible relations;


### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes , nevertheless , that the accession process would still be the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of turkey towards a more democratic model; ### deleted


### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes , nevertheless , that the accession process would still be the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of turkey towards a more democratic model; ### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; recommends to support the next generation through extended participation in the erasmus + program and jean monnet scholarships to support research cooperation and the common fight against climate change and for the protection of the environment and last but not least to support the empowerment of women in society and business; believes , nevertheless , that the perspective to a new and clearly defined partnership can be a powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the turkish government and a framework to sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of turkey towards a more democratic model;


### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes , nevertheless , that the accession process would still be the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of turkey towards a more democratic model; ### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice; strongly reiterates that the european union and its member states are first and foremost a friend and partner of turkey and the turkish people with whom europe shares deep commercial , cultural and historical links made over the last centuries; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes , nevertheless , that the accession process would still be the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of turkey towards a more democratic model;


### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes , nevertheless , that the accession process would still be the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of turkey towards a more democratic model; ### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes , nevertheless , that the accession process would still be a powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society;


### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes , nevertheless , that the accession process would still be the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of turkey towards a more democratic model; ### 7. expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between turkish and european societies , combating all manifestations of social , religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes that the accession process would still be the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-european aspirations of turkish society , but recognises the importance of mutual commitments to fundamental rights and values; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of turkey towards a more democratic model;


### 9. believes that this fundamental area , which is at the core of the accession process , cannot be disconnected and isolated from overall relations and that it remains the main obstacle to progress on any positive agenda that could be offered to turkey; ### 9. believes that this fundamental area , which is at the core of the accession process , cannot be disconnected and isolated from overall relations and that it remains along with the full respect of international law and the fundamental principle of good neighbourly relations and regional cooperation , the main obstacles to progress on any positive agenda that could be offered to turkey;


### 9. believes that this fundamental area , which is at the core of the accession process , cannot be disconnected and isolated from overall relations and that it remains the main obstacle to progress on any positive agenda that could be offered to turkey; ### 9. believes that this fundamental area cannot be disconnected and isolated from overall relations and that it remains the main obstacle to progress on any positive agenda that could be offered to turkey;


### 10. notes with deep concern that , despite the formal lifting of the state of emergency in july 2018 , its impact on democracy and fundamental rights continues to be strongly felt; ### 10. notes with deep concern that , despite the formal lifting of the state of emergency in july 2018 , its impact on democracy and fundamental rights continues to be strongly felt , as , inter alia , a plethora of legal provisions and restrictive elements of the emergency rule have been integrated into law


### 10. notes with deep concern that , despite the formal lifting of the state of emergency in july 2018 , its impact on democracy and fundamental rights continues to be strongly felt; ### 10. notes with deep concern that , despite the formal lifting of the state of emergency in july 2018 , its impact on democracy and fundamental rights continues to be strongly felt , as , inter alia a plethora of legal provisions and restrictive elements of the emergency rule have been integrated into law.


### 10. notes with deep concern that , despite the formal lifting of the state of emergency in july 2018 , its impact on democracy and fundamental rights continues to be strongly felt; ### 10. notes with deep concern that , despite the formal lifting of the state of emergency in july 2018 , its impact on democracy and fundamental rights continues to be strongly felt , as , inter alia , that a plethora of legal provisions and restrictive elements of the emergency rule have been integrated into law.


### 10. notes with deep concern that , despite the formal lifting of the state of emergency in july 2018 , its impact on democracy and fundamental rights continues to be strongly felt; ### 10. notes with deep concern that despite the formal lifting of the state of emergency in july 2018 , its impact on democracy and fundamental rights continues to be strongly felt , especially after the introduction of presidential system and constitutional changes;


### 11. deeply regrets that this repressive form of rule has now become a deliberate , relentless , systematic state policy , which extends to any critical activities , such as kurdish activism , or even to events that took place prior to the attempted coup , such as the gezi protests; ### 11. deeply regrets that this repressive form of rule has now become a deliberate , relentless , systematic state policy , which extends to any critical activities , such as opposition , civic or minority gatherings , kurdish activism , or even to events that took place prior to the attempted coup , such as the gezi protests;


### 11. deeply regrets that this repressive form of rule has now become a deliberate , relentless , systematic state policy , which extends to any critical activities , such as kurdish activism , or even to events that took place prior to the attempted coup , such as the gezi protests; ### 11. deeply regrets that this repressive form of rule has now become a deliberate , relentless , systematic state policy , which extends to any critical activities , such as peaceful protests , kurdish activism , or even to events that took place prior to the attempted coup , such as the gezi protests;


### 12. regrets that the current overly broad anti-terrorism provisions and the abuse of the anti-terror measures have become the backbone of this state policy; reiterates its firm condemnation of the violence by the kurdistan workers’ party (pkk) , which has been on the eu list of terrorist organisations since 2002; ### 12. reiterates its firm condemnation of the violence by the kurdistan workers’ party (pkk) , which has been on the eu list of terrorist organisations since 2002; regrets that the current overly broad anti-terrorism provisions and the abuse of the anti-terror measures have become the backbone of this state policy;


### 16. is deeply concerned about the constant attacks and pressure on the opposition parties , which undermines the proper functioning of a democratic system; ### 16. is deeply concerned about the constant attacks , pressure and hindering with the work of opposition parties , which undermines the proper functioning of a pluralist democratic system; calls on the main turkish opposition parties to continue their democratic and parliamentary efforts in promoting european path within the laws and the constitution of turkey;


### 19. commends the existence of a vibrant , plural , engaged and heterogeneous civil society in turkey , in spite of the massive political crackdown , as it represents one of the few remaining checks on the turkish government; ### 19. commends the existence of a vibrant , plural , engaged and heterogeneous civil society in turkey , in spite of the massive political crackdown , as it represents one of the few remaining checks on the turkish government; calls on the high representative and the commission to continue supporting turkish civil society through the financial instruments , including the instrument for pre-accession assistance;


### 20. remains deeply concerned by the situation in the south-east of turkey with regard to the protection of human rights , freedom of expression and political participation; ### 20. remains deeply concerned by the situation in the south-east of turkey with regard to the protection of human rights , political participation and the freedom of expression and religious and belief;


### 20. remains deeply concerned by the situation in the south-east of turkey with regard to the protection of human rights , freedom of expression and political participation; ### 20. remains deeply concerned by the situation in the kurdish issue in turkey with regard to the protection of human rights , freedom of expression and political participation;


### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups , including women , lgbti people and ethnic and religious minorities; ### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups , including women , lgbti people and ethnic and religious minorities; condemns the pervasive hate-speech against lgbti people , especially when done by high-level political and religious figures; condemns the lack of proper investigation , prosecution and sanction of hate speech , both online and offline , and of hate crime; calls on authorities and officials to firmly condemn all acts of violence and hate speech against minorities and vulnerable groups and to investigate and prosecute them effectively;


### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups , including women , lgbti people and ethnic and religious minorities; ### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups , including women , lgbti people and ethnic and religious minorities; recalls that the representation of women in parliament remained low , in casu 17.3%.


### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups , including women , lgbti people and ethnic and religious minorities; ### 21. urges turkey to protect the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups , including children and women , lgbti people and ethnic and religious minorities;


### 22. is alarmed by the consolidation of an authoritarian interpretation of the presidential system; is deeply concerned about the continued hyper-centralisation of power in the presidency , which does not ensure a sound and effective separation of powers between the executive and the legislative branches and the judiciary; ### 22. is alarmed by the consolidation of an authoritarian interpretation of the presidential system; is deeply concerned about the continued hyper-centralisation of power in the presidency , which does not ensure a sound and effective separation of powers between the executive and the legislative branches and the judiciary; in this respect notes the concern raised regarding the separation of powers by the venice commission in its opinion on the amendments to the constitution of turkey;


### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political life; ### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a nationalist and neo-ottoman narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states and neighbouring countries in the region; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political life;


### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political life; ### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist and war- mongering narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political life;


### 23. is concerned about the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states; is concerned about the increasing clout of religious conservatism in political life; ### 23. strongly condemns the ever more frequent use of a hyper-nationalist narrative among the ruling elite that increasingly gives rise to antagonistic approaches towards the eu or its member states; acknowledges that turkey remains a secular state;


### 24. strongly condemns the removal of democratically elected mayors from office on the basis of questionable evidence and , in particular , their arbitrary replacement by unelected trustees appointed by the central government; strongly believes these unlawful decisions constitute a direct attack on the most basic principles of democracy , depriving millions of voters of their democratically elected representation; ### 24. strongly condemns the removal of democratically elected mayors from office on the basis of questionable evidence and , in particular , their arbitrary replacement by unelected trustees appointed by the central government; notes that most of these deposed mayors come from the kurdish or national minority areas in the southeast of the country; strongly believes these unlawful decisions constitute a direct attack on the most basic principles of democracy , depriving millions of voters of their democratically elected representation;


### 24. strongly condemns the removal of democratically elected mayors from office on the basis of questionable evidence and , in particular , their arbitrary replacement by unelected trustees appointed by the central government; strongly believes these unlawful decisions constitute a direct attack on the most basic principles of democracy , depriving millions of voters of their democratically elected representation; ### 24. strongly condemns the removal of 47 democratically elected mayors from office on the basis of questionable evidence and , in particular , their arbitrary replacement by unelected trustees appointed by the central government; strongly believes these unlawful decisions constitute a direct attack on the most basic principles of democracy , depriving millions of voters of their democratically elected representation;


### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; ### 25. while recalling the substantial efforts turkey has made in responding to the refugee crisis resulting from the war in syria , the ep strongly rejects turkey's instrumentalisation of migratory pressure for political purposes that took place at the eu’s external borders in late february-march 2020; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey in line with strict conditionality , including for respecting the principles of the united nations charter and international law , and monitoring mechanisms of turkey’s performance; underlines that turkey has to fully and effectively implement the provisions of both the 2016 eu – turkey statement and the eu – turkey readmission agreement with regard to all member states; supports the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of turkey’s compliance with its respective commitments;


### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; ### 25. while recalling the substantial efforts turkey has made in responding to the -refugee crisis resulting from the war in syria , the ep strongly rejects turkey's instrumentalisation of migratory pressure for political purposes that took place at the eu’s external borders in late february-march 2020; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey in line with strict conditionality including for respecting the principles of the united nations charter and international law , and monitoring mechanisms of turkey’s performance; underlines that turkey has to fully and effectively implement the provisions of both the 2016 eu – turkey statement and the eu – turkey readmission agreement with regard to all member states; supports the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of turkey’s compliance with its respective commitments;


### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; ### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of its implementation in a non-discriminatory way; regrets that as a result of turkey’s weaponization of refugees an increase in asylum applications was registered in cyprus in the first quarter of 2020; notes that pending the full and effective implementation of the eu-turkey readmission agreement vis-à-vis all member states , existing bilateral readmission agreements and provisions in similar agreements and arrangements with eu member states , should be adequately implemented. cooperation in the area of justice and home affairs with all eu member states remains essential;


### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; ### 25. recalls the laudable role turkey played and still plays in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; notes that the challenges in addressing this crisis have increased due to the covid-19 pandemic; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu - turkey cooperation on refugees and migration matters and underlines the importance of both sides to comply with their respective commitments;


### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; ### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria and notes that turkey currently host almost 4 million refugees in its territory; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments;


### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; ### 25. commends the laudable and significant role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis and addressing the needs of millions of refugees; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments;


### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; ### 25. recalls the important role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments;


### 25. recalls the laudable role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments; ### 25. recalls the role played by turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in syria; takes the view that the eu should continue to give the necessary support to syrian refugees and host communities in turkey; supports an objective assessment of the eu-turkey statement and underlines the importance of both parties’ compliance with their respective commitments;


### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states; ### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights fundamental freedoms and the full respect of international law and the fundamental principle of good neighbourly relations; highlights that it is unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union as long as turkey continues to move further away from the european union , in accordance with council conclusions of 26 june 2018 and 18 june 2019 recalls that the current customs union needs to be implemented by turkey in a full and non-discriminatory way; this is not the case as long as turkey has been systematically refusing to implement the additional protocol in relation to all member states and it has been systematically violating critical provisions of the current customs union; calls on turkey to eliminate immediately all the technical barriers , the localisation schemes and domestic requirements that discriminate against eu products and still prevent the free movement of goods in profound breach of the customs union obligations;


### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states; ### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights fundamental freedoms and the full respect of international law and the fundamental principle of good neighbourly relations; highlights that it is unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union as long as turkey continues to move further away from the european union , in accordance with council conclusions of 26 june2018 and 18 june 2019 recalls that the current customs union needs to be implemented by turkey in a full and non-discriminatory way; this is not the case as long as turkey has been systematically refusing to implement the additional protocol in relation to all member states and it has been systematically violating critical provisions of the current customs union; calls on turkey to eliminate immediately all the technical barriers , the localisation schemes and domestic requirements that discriminate against eu products and still prevent the free movement of goods in profound breach of the customs union obligations;


### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states; ### 26. calls on the suspension of the customs union between both parties; reiterates that the customs union needs to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms;


### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states; ### 26. stresses that a potential modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties provided that it is implemented vis-à-vis all member states , including the republic of cyprus , in a non-discriminatory manner and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality including human rights and fundamental freedoms and its non-discriminatory implementation vis-à-vis all ms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; regrets that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully and effectively implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states in a non-discriminatory manner , which is a prerequisite for the opening of the negotiations for the modernisation;


### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states; ### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states;


### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states; ### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties , especially by making it enforceable through a dispute resolution mechanism , and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states;


### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states; ### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states and existing trade irritants are resolved;


### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states; ### 26. stresses that a modernisation of the customs union could be beneficial for both parties and would keep turkey economically and normatively anchored to the eu; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it is not possible to envisage any modernisation of the customs union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current customs union will not achieve its full potential until turkey fully implements the additional protocol in relation to all member states;


### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; ### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing turkey’s unprecedented illegal and aggressive behaviour in the eastern mediterranean and the aegean sea , its warmongering rhetoric and the related risk of a military escalation by an eu candidate country against eu member states ; strongly condemns turkey’s violations of greek national airspace , including over flights of inhabited areas , and territorial sea , a conduct which not only constitutes a serious , ongoing violation of international law , but also creates the risk of an armed incident ;strongly condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate the sovereignty , the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; expresses its grave concern for the illegal turkish fishing activities within greek territorial waters in the aegean sea and the unregulated and unreported fishing activities of turkish fishing fleet in international waters in the aegean sea and the eastern mediterranean; urges turkey to fully respect international law and the law of the sea , to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; notes that the council’s conclusions of 15 july 2019 in light of turkey’s continued and new illegal drilling activities , not to hold the association council and further meetings of the eu-turkey high-level dialogues for the time being , along with the council’s decision 2019/1894 , of11 november 2019 , to impose restrictive measures in view of turkey’s unauthorized drilling activities in the eastern mediterranean , are the first instances where such reactions were deemed necessary in view of the conduct of a candidate country;


### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; ### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing turkey’s unprecedented illegal and aggressive behaviour in the eastern mediterranean and the aegean sea , its warmongering rhetoric and the related risk of a military escalation by an eu candidate country against eu member states ; strongly condemns turkey’s violations of greek national airspace , including overflights of inhabited areas , and territorial sea , a conduct which not only constitutes as serious , ongoing violation of international law , but also creates the risk of an armed incident ;strongly condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate the sovereignty , the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; expresses its grave concern for the illegal turkish fishing activities within greek territorial waters in the aegean sea and the unregulated and unreported fishing activities of turkish fishing fleet in international waters in the aegean sea and the eastern mediterranean; urges turkey to fully respect international law and the law of the sea , to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; notes that the council’s conclusions of 15 july 2019 in light of turkey’s continued and new illegal drilling activities , not to hold the association council and further meetings of the eu-turkey high-level dialogues for the time being , along with the council’s decision 2019/1894 , of11 november 2019 , to impose restrictive measures in view of turkey’s unauthorized drilling activities in the eastern mediterranean , are the first instances where such reactions were deemed necessary in view of the conduct of a candidate country;


### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; ### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing turkey’s illegal activities in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; strongly condemns the threats of military action against eu member states by turkey in the eastern mediterranean; strongly condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot maritime zones , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; calls on turkey to sign and ratify the united nations convention on the law of the sea (unclos) , which is part of the eu acquis , without further delay; reiterates its call on turkey to respect the sovereignty and sovereign rights of member states over their territorial sea and airspace and their lawful right to enter into bilateral agreements and to explore and exploit natural resources in accordance with the eu acquis and international law , including the un convention on the law of the sea; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; in this respect , welcomes the invitation by the government of cyprus to turkey to negotiate in good faith the maritime delimitation between their relevant coasts , including by having recourse , to the international court of justice and calls on turkey to accept cyprus’ invitation;


### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; ### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; strongly condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; recognises the right of the republic of cyprus to enter into bilateral agreements concerning its exclusive economic zone , explore and exploit its natural resources and calls on turkey to respect relevant international law (unclos); urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes , and to refrain from any threat or action which might have negative effects on good neighbourly relations. urges turkey to show restraint and to respect cyprus’ sovereignty over its territorial sea and cyprus’ sovereign rights in its exclusive economic zone.


### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; ### 27. remains extremely worried about turkey undermining stability and security in the very vicinity of the union by unilateral actions and by increasing military build-ups; is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; calls on the european council to maintain its unified position vis à-vis unilateral and illegal actions by turkey , to take action and impose tough sanctions in response to turkey’s illegal actions; calls on member states to abandon arms exports programs to turkey;


### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; ### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risks; strongly condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat , as that could have a negative impact on good neighbourly relations;


### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; ### 27. is deeply concerned by the turkish actions and aggressive behaviour in the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its unwavering support and full solidarity with greece and the cyprus; urges turkey to return to the negotiation table and engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes via high level diplomacy and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threats;


### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat; ### 27. is deeply concerned by the ongoing dispute in the eastern mediterranean and the related risk of a military escalation; strongly condemns turkey’s illegal activities in greek and cypriot waters , which violate both the sovereign rights of eu member states and international law; expresses its full solidarity with greece and the republic of cyprus; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes and to refrain from any unilateral and illegal action or threat;


### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality; ### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality , in line with the relevant un security council resolutions , the eu acquis , and on the basis of respect for the principles on which the union is founded; reiterates its call on turkey to commit and contribute to a comprehensive settlement , to begin withdrawing its troops from cyprus , to transfer the sealed-off area of famagusta to the un and its lawful inhabitants in accordance with unsc resolution 550(1984) , as an effort to pave the way for a democratic comprehensive settlement , and to refrain from actions altering the demographic balance on the island; praises the important work of the committee on missing persons; recognises the right of the republic of cyprus to enter into bilateral agreements concerning its exclusive economic zone; urges turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of disputes , and to refrain from any threat or action which might have negative effects on good neighbourly relations;


### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality; ### 28. condemns the partial illegal reopening of varosha , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; calls on turkey to withdraw its troops from cyprus , to transfer the varosha area to its lawful inhabitants under the temporary administration of the un in accordance with unsc resolution 550 (1984) , and to refrain from any actions altering the demographic balance on the island through a policy of illegal settlements; reiterates its call on turkey , to commit and contribute to a comprehensive settlement in line with united nations security council relevant resolutions; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement of the cyprus problem within the un framework and in accordance with the relevant unsc resolutions , international law and in line with the eu acquis and the principles on which the eu is founded;


### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality; ### 28. strongly condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which violates international law and un security council resolutions 550 and 789 and undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; underlines the importance of the status of varosha and calls on turkey to immediately reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality , as set out in the relevant un security council resolutions; , in accordance with international law , the eu acquis and the principles on which the union is founded;


### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality; ### 28. strongly condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which violates international law and un security council resolutions 550 and 789 and undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; underlines the importance of the status of varosha and calls on turkey to immediately reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality , as set out in the relevant un security council resolutions , in accordance with international law , the eu acquis and the principles on which the union is founded;


### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality; ### 28. 29.strongly condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which violates international law and un security council resolutions 550and 789 and undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; underlines the importance of the status of varosha and calls on turkey to immediately reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality as set out in the relevant un security council resolutions; , in accordance with international law , the eu acquis and the principles on which the union is founded;


### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality; ### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; regrets that the turkish authorities , president erdoğan included , have endorsed a two-state solution , and urges turkey to commit concretely to the un secretary-general’s call; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality;


### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality; ### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach in city of famagusta , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of dialogue on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this unilateral action that violates united nations security council resolution 550 and resolution 789; reiterates its support for the republic of cyprus and for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of mutual agreement on a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality;


### 28. condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality; ### 28. strongly condemns the partial reopening of varosha beach , which undermines mutual trust and therefore the prospect of the resumption of direct talks on the comprehensive resolution of the cyprus issue; calls on turkey to reverse this action; reiterates its support for a fair , comprehensive and viable settlement on the basis of a bi-communal , bi-zonal federation with political equality;


### 29. strongly condemns the turkish military interventions in syria , especially in the northeast and idlib , which constitute grave violations of international law; ### 29. strongly condemns the turkish military interventions in syria , especially in the northeast and idlib , which constitute grave violations of international law; reminds that turkish incursion in the north-eastern syria has displaced more than 200 ,000 persons , including large numbers of syriac and assyrian christians; calls on turkish authorities to create conditions and allow displaced communities to return to their homes;


### 29. strongly condemns the turkish military interventions in syria , especially in the northeast and idlib , which constitute grave violations of international law; ### 29. strongly condemns the turkish military interventions in syria , especially in the northeast and idlib , which constitute grave violations of international law and calls on the turkish government to end its illegal occupation of northern syria and afrin and withdraw its military and paramilitary proxy forces;


### 30. calls on turkey to remain committed to the peaceful resolution of the conflict in libya under the auspices of the un , and to fully adhere to the arms embargo imposed by the un security council; ### 30. calls on turkey to remain committed to the peaceful resolution of the conflict in libya under the auspices of the un , and to fully adhere to the arms embargo imposed by the un security council; commends the work of operation irini and its efforts to uphold mandated arms embargo and prevent human and drug trafficking;


### 31. regrets that , rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the organization for security and cooperation in europe (osce) minsk group , turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of one of the sides in the recent conflict in nagorno-karabakh; ### deleted


### 31. regrets that , rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the organization for security and co-operation in europe (osce) minsk group , turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of one of the sides in the recent conflict in nagorno-karabakh; ### 31. regrets that , rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the organization for security and co-operation in europe (osce) minsk group , turkey instead decided , without the consultation with international actors , to unconditionally support and sustain the military actions of one of the sides in the recent conflict in nagorno-karabakh; calls on turkey to refrain from further unilateral actions and to support international dialogue and the peace process under the auspices of osce minsk group;


### 31. regrets that , rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the organization for security and co-operation in europe (osce) minsk group , turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of one of the sides in the recent conflict in nagorno-karabakh; ### 31. condemns the fact that , rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the organization for security and co- operation in europe (osce)minsk group , turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of one of the sides in the recent conflict in nagorno-karabakh;


### 31. regrets that , rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the organization for security and co-operation in europe (osce) minsk group , turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of one of the sides in the recent conflict in nagorno-karabakh; ### 31. condemns the fact that , rather than calling for an end to the violence and for a resumption of peaceful negotiations supporting the efforts of the organization for security and co-operation in europe (osce) minsk group , turkey instead decided to unconditionally sustain the military actions of one of the sides in the recent conflict in nagorno-karabakh;


### 32. believes that it is high time to review the eu’s relations with turkey and to define a comprehensive , unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term , among all eu institutions and member states; ### 32. believes that it is high time to review the eu’s relations with turkey and to define a comprehensive , unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term , among all eu institutions and member states; calls on turkey to reassess its assertive foreign policy , to cease unilateral actions and inflammatory statements and to find solutions via high level diplomacy in order to resolve issues and continue its european path;


### 32. believes that it is high time to review the eu’s relations with turkey and to define a comprehensive , unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term , among all eu institutions and member states; ### 32. regrets that turkey has become from a partner to an instability factor in the eu neighbourhood; believes that it is high time to review the eu’s relations with turkey and to define a comprehensive , unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term , among all eu institutions and member states;


### 32. believes that it is high time to review the eu’s relations with turkey and to define a comprehensive , unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term , among all eu institutions and member states; ### 32. believes that it is high time to review the eu’s relations with turkey and to define a comprehensive , unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term , among all eu institutions and member states , which recognises the importance of respecting democracy and the rule of law;


### 32. believes that it is high time to review the eu’s relations with turkey and to define a comprehensive , unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term , among all eu institutions and member states; ### 32. believes that it is high time to review the eu’s relations with turkey and to define a comprehensive , unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term , among all eu institutions and member states; invites turkey to engage in a dialogue


### 32. believes that it is high time to review the eu’s relations with turkey and to define a comprehensive , unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term , among all eu institutions and member states; ### 32. strongly believes that it is high time to profoundly review the eu’s relations with turkey and to define a comprehensive , unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term , among all eu institutions and member states;


### 32. believes that it is high time to review the eu’s relations with turkey and to define a comprehensive , unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term , among all eu institutions and member states; ### 32. believes that it is high time to seriously reflect on the eu’s relations with turkey and to define a comprehensive , unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term , among all eu institutions and member states;


### 33. takes the view that enhancing communication and dialogue at all levels are key to restoring mutual trust between the eu and turkey; deplores the continuous and unjustified refusal of the turkish side to reinstate the normal functioning of the eu-turkey joint parliamentary committee; ### 33. takes the view that enhancing communication and dialogue at all levels are key to restoring mutual trust between the eu and turkey deplores the continuous and unjustified refusal of the turkish side to reinstate the normal functioning of the eu- turkey joint parliamentary committee; at the same time , recalls that the council’s decision of 15july 2019 not to hold the eu – turkey association council and further meetings of the eu – turkey high level dialogues by virtue of turkish illegal drilling activities in the eastern mediterranean , remains valid;


### 33. takes the view that enhancing communication and dialogue at all levels are key to restoring mutual trust between the eu and turkey; deplores the continuous and unjustified refusal of the turkish side to reinstate the normal functioning of the eu-turkey joint parliamentary committee; ### 33. takes the view that enhancing communication and dialogue at all levels are key to restoring mutual trust between the eu and turkey deplores the continuous and unjustified refusal of the turkish side to reinstate the normal functioning of the eu- turkey joint parliamentary committee; at the same time , recalls that the council’s decision of 15 july 2019 not to hold the eu – turkey association council and further meetings of the eu – turkey high level dialogues by virtue of turkish illegal drilling activities in the eastern mediterranean , remains valid;


### 33. takes the view that enhancing communication and dialogue at all levels are key to restoring mutual trust between the eu and turkey; deplores the continuous and unjustified refusal of the turkish side to reinstate the normal functioning of the eu-turkey joint parliamentary committee; ### 33. takes the view that enhancing communication and dialogue at all levels are key to restoring mutual trust between the eu and turkey; deplores the continuous and unjustified refusal of the turkish side to reinstate the normal functioning of the eu-turkey joint parliamentary committee; notes that last eu-turkey joint parliamentary committee (jpc) held its 78th meeting in ankara on 19-20 december 2018 , followed by a standstill in interparliamentary relations;


### 33. takes the view that enhancing communication and dialogue at all levels are key to restoring mutual trust between the eu and turkey; deplores the continuous and unjustified refusal of the turkish side to reinstate the normal functioning of the eu-turkey joint parliamentary committee; ### 33. takes the view that enhancing communication and dialogue at all levels are key to restoring mutual trust between the eu and turkey; deplores the continuous and unjustified refusal of the turkish side to reinstate the normal functioning of the eu-turkey joint parliamentary committee and expresses readiness to immediately re-engage in this essential and constructive framework;