Erhurman Rejects EU Mediation in Cyprus Issue and Sets Conditions
Tufan Erhurman, negotiator for the Turkish Cypriot side, rejects a formal role for the European Union in negotiations on the Cyprus issue. He argues that the EU cannot act impartially and must first address the concerns of Turkish Cypriots before trust can grow between the sides. Erhurman ties the resumption of talks to conditions that must be met by the EU.