Turkey's New Maritime Bill Raises EastMed Tensions with Greece, Cyprus

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•Turkey submitted the maritime jurisdiction bill to its parliament on May 12, 2026.
•The bill asserts Turkey's rights over maritime zones in the Eastern Mediterranean, including areas claimed by Greece and Cyprus.
•Greece and Cyprus have formally protested the bill, citing violations of international maritime law.
•The Eastern Mediterranean hosts significant offshore natural gas reserves, making control over maritime zones economically important.
•Turkey refers to its claimed maritime area as the 'Blue Homeland' in the bill's text.
•The bill could affect ongoing and planned energy exploration projects by Greece, Cyprus, and their partners.

▸If the Turkish parliament passes the maritime jurisdiction bill Turkey will legally formalize its expanded maritime claims, likely prompting Greece and Cyprus to increase diplomatic and possibly military responses, raising regional security risks.

CommodityEastern Mediterranean natural gasIncreased Volatility

Turkey's maritime bill increases uncertainty over control of offshore gas fields, affecting investment and production plans in the region.

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