Turkey improves relations with Eastern Libya, and that is a sore point for the EU

Turkey has strengthened its ties with Eastern Libya, aiming to enhance its influence in the Mediterranean amid ongoing maritime disputes with Greece. The Eastern Libyan parliament has unanimously supported a maritime agreement with Turkey, reversing a previous boycott. This development is seen as a geopolitical boost for Turkey, potentially impacting energy projects in the region. Greece and the EU oppose the agreement, claiming it violates international maritime law and undermines their territorial claims. Turkey's involvement in Libya has been significant since the 2011 uprising, and recent political changes in Libya may have facilitated this renewed cooperation.