European Commission Issues Statement on Libyan Parliament Ratification - Speech Brief
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European Commission Issues Statement on Libyan Parliament Ratification

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  • The European Commission regrets the Libyan Parliament ratification of the maritime delimitation memorandum with Türkiye.
  • The European Commission reaffirms solidarity with Greece and Cyprus and opposes outside interference in Libya.

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  • The European Commission states that the Libyan-Türkiye Memorandum of Understanding infringes on the sovereign rights of third states and is null and void.
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European Commission - Statement Joint statement by Presidents von der Leyen and Costa Brussels, 20 October 2026 We deeply regret the ratification today by the Libyan Parliament of the so-called Libyan-Türkiye Memorandum of Understanding on the delimitation of maritime jurisdictions in the Mediterranean Sea. We recall that the EU's position on this matter was clearly stated by the European Council in 2019 and remains ...

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