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The EU is ready to impose restrictive measures If he Turkey do not proceed to de-escalated highlighted his representative Commission responsible for foreign affairs, Peter stano.
“The EU is very clear about its solidarity with Hellas and Cyprus and the EU’s expectations for Turkey were expressed both in public statements and through the commitment of High Representative Borrell, who had a telephone conversation with the Turkish Foreign Minister Tsavousoglu, informing him about the discussions with the Foreign Ministers of the UE and see it de-escalated, to see dialogue and commitment and not unilateral steps that are challenges and contribute to the increase in tensions, “said Peter Stano, in statements to ERT1.
Furthermore, Stano stressed that “the EU has clarified what will happen on our part if there are no signs of de-escalation. That is why the council is ready to start discussions on possible restrictive measures but we all hope that it is possible to move forward through dialogue and debate. “
When asked what measures would scare Turkey and cause Ankara to change its position, Peter Stano replied:
“It is not in the nature of the EU. To threaten someone. If its principles are not respected or violated, the EU can take many measures. Regarding other actions of Turkey against an EU member state, Greece, the EU “We are ready for discussions to see what kind of measures could be taken to show how strict and stable we are to show solidarity and uphold our principles and protect our interests.”
Finally, regarding Natalia Toci and whether further action is expected or she will remain in her place, despite her comments, Stano said:
Ms. Natalia Tocchi is an external advisor to the High Representative, one of the many advisers, she is not a member of the group, she is not an official of the European institutions and her comments, as recently reported in various media, were personal, she made them as a representative privately the institute, whose think tank is run, not the EU, does not speak on behalf of the EU. “
