High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas, on behalf of the European Commission, declined to comment on media reports about Türkiye's draft legislation to institutionalise its 'Blue Homeland' strategy, stating that the content has not been made officially public. In a written answer on 19 June 2026 to a parliamentary question by MEP Loucas Fourlas (PPE), Kallas reiterated the EU's position that Türkiye must commit to good neighbourly relations and refrain from unilateral actions violating international law and the sovereign rights of EU member states, particularly the Republic of Cyprus and Greece.
The answer, which contains no concrete proposals or measures, comes after Fourlas's question of 13 May 2026 raised concerns that Türkiye's move challenges the international law of the sea and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. The Commission's response avoids specific political or diplomatic consequences for Ankara, instead restating general principles: the EU attaches the greatest importance to safeguarding sovereign rights and expects Türkiye to abstain from unilateral actions. The absence of new measures or a timeline for follow-up suggests a cautious approach, leaving the EU's existing framework of conditionality in EU-Türkiye relations as the primary tool. Stakeholders affected include the Republic of Cyprus and Greece, whose maritime claims are directly challenged, as well as Türkiye, which faces continued diplomatic pressure without immediate sanctions. The EU's stance maintains a balance between defending member state interests and preserving channels for dialogue.