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A new law in Turkey could increase tensions with Greece

2026-05-11 20:43:37Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Reports of a Turkish government bill, which would incorporate Ankara's claims in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean into domestic legislation, are being seen as warning signals of a possible deterioration in Greek-Turkish relations.

Although the maps and details of the draft law have not yet been finalized,  Greek media  reports that the bill would formalize Turkey's long-standing positions, including claims that Ankara has jurisdiction east of the 25th meridian in areas ranging from search and rescue to permits for exploration in international waters, as well as that the Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum remains valid under international law.

Turkey, unlike Greece, has not ratified the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and is reportedly consulting on legal terminology before including these provisions in the new law.

Greece ratified the convention in 1995. A week later, the Turkish Parliament authorized the government to consider any Greek expansion of territorial waters to 12 nautical miles as a casus belli.

Several Turkish officials told foreign news agencies that the latest move could increase tensions in the Aegean. Analysts said Ankara's goal is not immediate escalation, but a gradual effort to "set its own terms."

Turkish officials believe that Greece has strengthened its position through maritime spatial planning, marine parks, and closer alignment with NATO operations.

Ankara is also concerned about expanding Greek-Israeli ties and defense cooperation between France and Cyprus.


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