Turkey occupies one third of Cyprus and threatens Greece with a casus belli.

Omissions

• The precise figure is 'over 36%' of the Republic of Cyprus's territory, slightly more than the 'one third' stated by the MEP — the claim is a conservative approximation rather than an overstatement.
• The casus belli is a conditional declaration made by the Turkish parliament in 1995, triggered only if Greece unilaterally extends its territorial waters in the Aegean to 12 nautical miles; it is not an unconditional or currently active threat of war.
• The northern part of the island is administered by Turkish Cypriots and self-proclaimed the 'Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus' in 1983, recognised only by Turkey.

Sources

• PrimaryRepublic of Cyprus, Ministry of Foreign AffairsEver since the illegal Turkish invasion of July 1974, over 36% of the territory of the Republic of Cyprus remains unlawfully occupied by the Turkish army.
• SecondaryReutersIn 1995, the Turkish parliament declared a 'casus belli', or cause for war, if Greece unilaterally extended its waters beyond six nautical miles...
• SecondaryFrance 24The invasion led to the conquering of one-third of Cyprus and displacement of about 40 percent of the population.