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EU threatens Turkey with sanctions unless 'provocations' stop

The proposed sanctions are over Turkey's oil exploration in Cypriot waters

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 02 Oct 2020 8:13AM

EU threatens Turkey with sanctions unless 'provocations' stop
EU will use all its instruments and options available, we have a toolbox that we can apply immediately, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said — AFP pic, October 2, 2020

BRUSSELS — The European Union could yet impose sanctions on Turkey if it persists in drilling for gas in Cypriot waters, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Friday.

"In case of such renewed actions by Ankara the EU will use all its instruments and options available. We have a toolbox that we can apply immediately," she said — AFP, October 2, 2020

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