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On Thursday, the French Minister of State for European Affairs, Clement Bion, called on the European Union to take a “firm” stance towards Turkey over the illegal actions it is taking in the eastern Mediterranean region.
“There should be signs of strength in the short term,” Pune told France 2 television. We will see if sanctions are imposed. “
Union leaders meet in Brussels on Thursday for two-day discussions, mainly related to the tension in the eastern Mediterranean and relations with Turkey.
The Pune comments came two days after European Council President Charles Michel warned Turkey that “all options are on the table” to defend the interests of the bloc if it does not take a “constructive” approach to resolving the issues. current conflicts in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Tensions escalated between Turkey and Greece in late August, due to Turkey’s illegal oil and gas exploration in the eastern Mediterranean, which later led the two countries to conduct military exercises.
This sensitive file will be on the table for discussions of the heads of State and Government of the European Union who will meet in Brussels for a summit to be held on Thursday and Friday.
In the invitation letter to this summit, the president of the European Council (the body that represents the 27 member states) explained to the leaders of countries and governments that the dinner that will bring them together on Thursday night will be dedicated exclusively to discussing the situation. in the eastern Mediterranean and relations with Turkey.
