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WRITTEN QUESTION E-2083/03 by Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Violations of Greek air space by Turkish aircraft and security of the inhabitants of the Aegean.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2083/03 by Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Violations of Greek air space by Turkish aircraft and security of the inhabitants of the Aegean.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-2083/03 by Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou (PPE-DE) to the Commission. Violations of Greek air space by Turkish aircraft and security of the inhabitants of the Aegean.
OV C 88E, 8.4.2004, p. 55–55
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WRITTEN QUESTION E-2083/03
by Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou (PPE-DE) to the Commission
(24 June 2003)
Subject: Violations of Greek air space by Turkish aircraft and security of the inhabitants of the Aegean
During a recent visit to the border islands of Samos and Ikaria I experienced the deep anxiety felt by the inhabitants at the constant, provocative violations of Aegean air space by Turkish warplanes and the impact which they have on the lives and security of the local people as well as their livelihood in the tourist industry.
The alarm was compounded, in particular, following the recent incident in which two Turkish F16 fighters harassed an Olympic Airways flight bound for Istanbul from Athens.
What view does the Commission take of Turkey's conduct in this respect and what measures will it take forthwith to put an end to such violations by Turkey?
What measures will it take to address the insecurity felt by European citizens living in or travelling through the Aegean and to restore normality and peace to the wider region?
Joint answer
to Written Questions E-1984/03, E-2050/03 and E-2083/03
given by Mr Verheugen on behalf of the Commission
(7 August 2003)
As an EU Candidate Country, Turkey has undertaken to comply with the criteria for accession.
In terms of the specific issue raised by the Honourable Member, the Commission recalls the principle of peaceful settlement of border disputes and other related issues as established under paragraph 4 of the Helsinki European Council Conclusions in December 1999.
Under the revised Accession Partnership with Turkey, adopted on 19 May 2003 (1), there is a specific priority relating to this principle.
The Commission is monitoring closely the progress achieved by Turkey in this and other areas and will make a detailed assessment in its Regular Report to be published on 5 November 2003.