European Parliament
President. –
Question No 31 by Myrsini Zorba 
Subject: Cyprus
It is known that the Commission is closely following developments in Cyprus, with particular regard to the 'elections' to be held in Northern Cyprus on 14 December. Earlier this month, the Commission stated that, although a solution to the Cyprus problem is now not a formal condition for the opening of accession negotiations with Turkey, the problem nevertheless constituted it a serious obstacle.
What is the Commission's assessment of the outcome of the 'elections' in Northern Cyprus? What are the next steps that the Commission plans to take in order to provide a solution to the Cyprus problem under the current circumstances? How do the latest developments in Cyprus influence the issue of Turkey's application for accession?

