EU threw away leverage on Cyprus issue by giving in to Greek Blackmail

exmouthfire



Joined: 16/01/2010
Posts: 24

Message Posted:
16/11/2010 22:53

This says it all - the truth will out!



EU threw away leverage on Cyprus issue by giving in to Greek blackmail



http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/2ec4190a-f10d-11df-bb17-00144feab49a.html#axzz15TqTPg2C



or go to google News

YFred


Joined: 06/05/2009
Posts: 1471

Message Posted:
16/11/2010 23:44

Can you paste it here please. I don't really wish to register to be able to read it.

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
17/11/2010 02:53

re msg 1 Can't find it on



http://news.google.com/ or http://news.google.co.uk - searched under Cyprus..



Sorry:(



I won't pay Mr Murdock to read what others offer up for free - and enduring ads..



The 'Truth' is only known to a selective few.... ;)

LOvegod


Joined: 22/03/2009
Posts: 161

Message Posted:
17/11/2010 07:40

Cyprus downgraded from A+ A oh dear, but not to worry the greek cyps can just up their property compensation claims cant they..........

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
17/11/2010 09:41

mmmmmmmm,



Registration at FT.com is free.

This letter from the US ambassador of the time quite clearly accuses Greece of blackmailing the EU over Cyprus' acession, something you and I are both well aware of.

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
17/11/2010 10:52

Hi 'TRNC'



Thanks for your info and I am now registered for free stuff !



Greece' stance on RoC membership has never been an issue of dispute..



Many folk would say that this 'leverage' given to the 'rump' RoC neatly counters TR's overwhelming military force that meant political solutions were at a standstill...

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
17/11/2010 11:17

mmmmmmm,



"Many folk would say that this 'leverage' given to the 'rump' RoC neatly counters TR's overwhelming military force that meant political solutions were at a standstill..."



Quite agree, but that was something for GR and RoC to seek, but not for EU to give. EU truly had its pants pulled down there, they know it, and shouldn't blame RoC for using it as a trump card.

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
17/11/2010 11:28

Hi 'TRNC'Vaughan



Don't forget that the Greeks *Want* TR in the EU.. if only to prevent them being the 'eastern' frontier



They also wanted the 'rump' RoC to agree to Annan and have washed their hands of the CY prob..



I'm quite sure the EU felt that they could find some sort of compromise.



Turkey has played RIGHT into the hands of it's dissenters by signing the Ankara Protocol and then breaking the rules..



The 'rump' RoC don't need to play the Veto card.... Turkey's actions have allowed FR, NL, A, D to question her 'seriousness' as she is abusing the rules BEFORE joining..