Brussels,

Support to the Turkish Cypriot community​
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The Commission provides support for the current Cyprus settlement negotiations and implements
the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community.

2021-2027 Budget:  €240 million
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The Programme

The Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community (TCc) aims to facilitate the reunification of Cyprus. It is based on Council Regulation (EC) No 389/2006 and delivers assistance under the following objectives:
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• Developing and restructuring of infrastructure
• Promoting social and economic development
• Fostering reconciliation, confidence building measures, and support to civil society
• Bringing the TCc closer to the EU
• Preparing the TCc to implement EU acquis upon settlement

​The Aid Programme is of an exceptional, transitional and temporary nature. The Multiannual Financial Framework provides a multi-annual perspective to the Aid Programme with a provision for stable, annual funding.

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​Predecessor Programme

Support to the Turkish Cypriot community

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