17 Arpil 2026 - Stagnation leads to crises
The tensions in the buffer zone, triggered by the handling of foot-and-mouth disease affecting livestocks in both communities highlights, in the most tragic way, the dangers of the current status quo. Stagnation and the lack of communication channels allow technical and public health issues to escalate into security crises, creating new faits accomplis on the ground.
This new crisis in the buffer zone is a stark reminder that the divisive status quo is deeply dangerous and carries a daily risk of escalation. Every day that passes without a solution deepens uncertainty about the future of all Cypriots, Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots alike.
For this very reason, Volt stresses that the only sustainable way forward is the immediate resumption and intensification of talks. We firmly support a solution based on a Bizonal, Bicommunal Federation with political equality, as set out in UN resolutions, with full respect for the European acquis.
We call on the leaders of both communities to create the conditions to move forward with seriousness and political will toward meaningful negotiations. Peace and security in Cyprus cannot remain hostage to stagnation and provocations.
Changing current. Take a stand.