Turkey Offers to Trade with Cyprus

In a last minute move to salvage its bid to join the EU, Turkey has made an offer to trade with Cyprus. Unfortunately, the plan was immediately rejected by Cyprus and Greece so it does not appear that all is magically well in the region. Still, it was a necessary move by Turkey in the face of possible sanctions.

The offer will be considered by EU leaders who have been threatening to punish Turkey for its refusal to trade with Cyprus (see more about the dispute here and here). It appears quite clear that the EU is eager to bring in Turkey and desperately needed Turkey to make a gesture of good faith, even if it is a small one.

Wish me luck on my evidence final in an hour!