VERHEUGEN. “THERE’S STILL A CHANCE FOR A SOLUTION”

“The Cyprus issue should be resolved by May 2004,” stated the commissioner, referring to the scheduled date of Greek Cyprus’ full EU accession. “There are difficulties both for Turkey and the EU on its road to membership. To add the Cyprus issue to these would only complicate the situation.” He added that the EU wanted to help raise standards of living in the TRNC and had prepared a financial aid package to that end.