Questions about Turkish-Cypriot participation in 2009 European Parliamentary elections

Policy Response DateJuly 24, 2009 Country: Cyprus General Type: Institutional discrimination Racism and discrimination phenomena: Inter-ethnic
Groups affected / Interested in: Ethnic minorities Key socio-economic/institutional areas: Policing - law enforcement, Political participation

The low participation of Turkish-Cypriots in voting in the European Parliamentary elections as well as the issue of the right of Turkish-Cypriots to elect their representatives from a separate electoral list as provided for in the Cypriot constitution has been raised by the Turkish-Cypriot media. London-based Turkish Cypriots are applying to the ECJ seeking to have the elections carried out in Cyprus for the European Parliament cancelled because the two seats accruing to the Turkish Cypriot community were not afforded to Turkish Cypriots.

Source:

Fatih Cansiz, 24.07.2009, ‘Bayramoglu plea for Turkish Cypriot Representation in the EU Parliament’, in: Londra Gazette  http://www.londragazete.com/haber_detay.asp?haberID=3487