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EU rejects Turkish-Libyan maritime agreement as ‘invalid and void’

European Union leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa declared the 2019 maritime memorandum of understanding between Turkey and Libya null and void. The rejection follows eastern Libya's parliament voting to approve the sea border pact, reversing its previous opposition to the agreement. The European Union stated the arrangement infringes upon the sovereign rights of third states and fails to comply with the Law of the Sea. Greece and Cyprus strongly challenged the legality of the pact, drawing immediate condemnation from Athens and prompt diplomatic support from Brussels.

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  • ✓ The European Union issued a statement declaring the Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum null and void.
  • ✓ Leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa issued the joint statement rejecting the agreement.
  • ✓ Eastern Libya's parliament approved the 2019 maritime deal with Turkey.
  • ✓ Greece rejected Libya's approval of the maritime deal with Turkey.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 14 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Eastern Libya's parliament reversed its long-standing opposition by officially approving the 2019 maritime border agreement with Turkey.

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  1. EU Rejects Turkey-Libya Maritime Agreement

    European Union leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa declared the 2019 maritime memorandum of understanding between Turkey and Libya null and void. The rejection follows eastern Libya's parliament voting to approve the sea border pact, reversing its previous opposition to the agreement. The European Union stated the arrangement infringes upon the sovereign rights of third states and fails to comply with the Law of the Sea. Greece and Cyprus strongly challenged the legality of the pact, drawing immediate condemnation from Athens and prompt diplomatic support from Brussels.

    Why it matters

    The eastern Libyan parliament reversed years of opposition to ratify the controversial maritime delimitation pact with Ankara. This legislative shift alters regional dynamics in the Mediterranean and bypasses regional opposition from Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt. The European Union responded by reaffirming total solidarity with member states Greece and Cyprus.

    What is confirmed

    • The European Union issued a statement declaring the Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum null and void.
    • Leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa issued the joint statement rejecting the agreement.
    • Eastern Libya's parliament approved the 2019 maritime deal with Turkey.
    • Greece rejected Libya's approval of the maritime deal with Turkey.

    What to watch next

    • Formal diplomatic countermeasures or statements from Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt regarding the maritime borders
    • Potential legislative or executive responses from the government in western Libya concerning the parliament's ratification
    Sources used for this update (14)
    1. Reuters — Eastern Libya parliament approves maritime deal with Turkey, drawing Greek rejection
    2. AP News — Libya’s approval of maritime deal with Turkey is rejected by Greece
    3. Al Jazeera — Eastern Libya parliament approves 2019 maritime deal with Turkiye
    4. The Times of Israel — Libya approves maritime border deal with Turkey, sparking Greek condemnation
    5. The Jerusalem Post — Libya's eastern parliament backs maritime deal with Turkey, reversing years of opposition
    6. eKathimerini.com — EU rejects Turkish-Libyan maritime agreement as ‘invalid and void’
    7. Hellenic Republic - Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the decision of the Libyan House of Representatives concerning the Turkish-Libyan memorandum (20.10.2026)
    8. Middle East Eye — Why Greece's alliances failed to prevent eastern Libya's maritime deal with Turkey
    9. elderofziyon.blogspot.com — 10/21 Links Pt1: Dems betrayal of Israel fueled by Obama’s wrath toward the Jewish state; Postponed Palestinian elections expose....
    10. eualive.net — EU declares Libya-Turkey maritime MoU “null and void” after ...
    11. en.parapolitika.gr — EU slams Turkey-Libya maritime deal as invalid and void
    12. libyaherald.com — EU Rejects Libyan-Türkiye Maritime Border Agreement
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