All other countries recognise the Republic of Cyprus, an EU member state, as the only legitimate government for the whole island.

Turkish Cypriots that hold citizenship of the Republic of Cyprus are allowed to vote and be candidates.

The Republic of Cyprus also allows passage across the Green Line from the part of Nicosia that it controls, as well as a few other selected crossing points, since TRNC does not leave entry stamps in the passport for such visits.

On the resolution of the Cyprus dispute and the reunification of the island, the euro would become the official currency of the north also.

Euro adoption would help to address inflation in the North by bringing in price stability.

[10] In wake of the April 2004 referendum on unification, and the support of the Turkish Cypriot community for the plan, the European Union made pledges towards ending the isolation of northern Cyprus.

In order to avoid recognising the TRNC by implication, The European Commission has dealt with the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce rather than ministerial authorities, which would have been the norm.