EU gives Turkey one month as pressure for sanctions mounts

EU foreign affairs ministers decided yesterday (13 July) to explore ways of easing tensions with Turkey in the Mediterranean, warning at the same time that Europe will not hesitate to pick the sanctions option if the situation deteriorates.

Diplomatic sources told EURACTIV yesterday that Athens asked for sectorial sanctions that would “paralyse” Turkey’s economy, targeting key sectors such as banks. [EPA/FRANCOIS LENOIR]

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