The reunification of the two halves of Cyprus the stated aim of the United Nations and the European Union.  “The EU fully supports the current negotiations between the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities which aim to reach a comprehensive settlement leading to the reunification of the island … in which the communities would enjoy political equality”.  But the Greek Cypriots voted “No” to political equality in the 2004 referendum and since 2017 negotiations have broken down.  Permanent division, or the entry into the EU of North Cyprus as a separate state, or alongside its main sponsor, Turkey, are other possible future scenarios as North Cyprus enjoys increasing recognition internationally.