Most Turkish Cypriots Support a Solution to the Cyprus Problem

Most Turkish Cypriots support reaching an agreement on the Cyprus problem and do not want the current situation to continue. This is shown by the results of a new study by the Center for Migration, Identity and Rights Studies (CMIRS).

According to the survey, conducted in June among 500 respondents, 65.1% of participants support reaching an agreement, while nearly 60% consider maintaining the status quo unacceptable.

The bicommunal, bizonal federation model with political equality received the highest level of support — 75.9% of respondents consider it acceptable. The confederation option was supported by 61.4%, while only 26% supported the creation of a single state.

At the same time, many participants in the study expressed concern about the future. More than 88% are worried about the prolonged lack of a solution to the Cyprus problem, while over 82% are concerned about the suspension of negotiations.

About 92% of respondents believe that the absence of a settlement is having a negative impact on the economy and increasing international isolation. Almost the same number are concerned about the security and energy situation in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The study also showed that 73.4% of respondents are concerned about Turkey's growing influence in the occupied part of Cyprus.

According to CMIRS Director Mine Yucel, Turkish Cypriots primarily expect a solution that will ensure security, economic stability and a sustainable political future.