EU attention remains on Varosha property rights

Spanish Member of the European Parliament Elena Nevado del Campo, coordinator of the EPP Group in the Committee on Petitions (PETI), has stated that the issue of the fenced-off area of Famagusta and the property rights of displaced persons remain a high priority for the European Union. In a recent interview, she emphasized the ongoing scrutiny by the PETI committee, which re-examined the Varosha case in February 2026.

The committee's primary focus is on protecting the rights of displaced residents and their properties, while monitoring concerns that developments on the ground could complicate any future diplomatic settlement. Nevado del Campo clarified that while the committee actively voices the concerns of European citizens, it must navigate the limitations of its parliamentary oversight role. She further noted that the responsiveness of national authorities to these petitions varies, making the consistent application of European law and environmental protection critical to the committee's mandate.

The PETI committee continues to follow the situation closely as part of its long-term oversight of the Cyprus issue. Future efforts remain focused on utilizing available parliamentary mechanisms to press for the protection of property rights within the context of EU law and the ongoing efforts toward a sustainable resolution.