Treaty

On the Lausanne Treaty

The Treaty of Lausanne encompasses the 143 articles of the treaty itself, along with 17 conventions, protocols and declarations negotiated between the defeated Turkey and all the victorious powers of World War I. It is not an agreement between Greece and Turkey.

The consequences of the Athens Declaration

The Athens Declaration signed by the president of Turkey and the Greek prime minister is a political text that does not legally bind the two parties. This is explicitly stated in its text itself, which emphasizes in its penultimate order: "This Declaration does not constitute an international agreement binding upon the Parties under international law.

The EU is considering preventing New Members from Blocking other Candidates

A special clause in the countries' accession treaties to the European Union can ensure that they cannot block other applicants immediately after entry.

This was stated by the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, at the Strategic Forum in Bled, which gathered heads of state and government from the Western Balkans and other countries, including Bulgaria and Greece.

Putin Should Be Arrested in Hungary, Whatever Orban’s Chief of Staff Says

Gulyas's above statement, therefore, can be seen as yet another example of his government's toadying attitude towards Russia. As it is highly unlikely that Putin would travel to Hungary or any other country in the EU, the problem of arresting him will never materialise, so Gulyas probably feels able to lie about the ICC statute without any risk.

Montreux Convention is in no way under discussion: Parliament speaker

Parliament Speaker Mustafa Şentop reiterated that quitting from international treaties, such as Montreux Convention, is not on the agenda of Turkey.

"There is no discussion about the positions we have achieved in the War of Independence, especially in Montreux. We do not even think about such an argument," Şentop told reporters on March 29.

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