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Member states struggle on Cyprus counter declaration

(Updated 08.09.2005 - 10.58 CET) EUOBSERVER/ BRUSSELS - The UK presidency's goal of reaching agreement on Wednesday (7 September) over an EU counter declaration on Cyprus, meant to pave the way for entry talks with Turkey, was proving "very difficult" to reach, according to diplomats.

Diplomats close to the meeting between EU ambassadors said the talks were "very tough".

After Wednesday's failure of the talks, the UK presidency is now set to intensify bilateral meetings before E...

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Cyprus - does not foresee an EU counter statement this week (Photo: European Commission)

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