In a strong message of frustration with the Turkish stance on Cyprus, the European Parliament on Wednesday postponed the ratification of a key customs agreement with Ankara - dismaying the commission, but not endangering the start of entry talks on 3 October.
Under EU law, the European Parliament has to formally ratify an agreement on the extension of the customs agreement between the EU and Turkey to all new member states - including Cyprus, which Ankara does not recognise.
But t...
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