EU takes steps against Turkey over Cyprus

European Union member states agreed Friday on the sanctions that the EU should impose on Turkey for its illegal drilling activities in Cyprus' exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
After consultations with the EU High Representative Federica Mogherini and the Presidency of the Council, the Cypriot delegation succeeded in changing the wording of the final statement on Turkey, with the addition of a reference to targeted measures against Ankara.
Up until Thursday, the draft conclusions said that the European Council calls on the European Commission and the high representative to continue working on possible restrictive measures against Turkey if it continues its illegal drilling activities - leaving open whether, and to what extent, such measures would be imposed.
The final wording of the modified text says, instead, that the council would explore options if Turkey continues...