09.05.2026 08:12
Turkey is preparing a new law to strengthen its maritime jurisdiction claims in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean. The draft is said to cover natural gas fields. This move has had widespread repercussions in Greece.
It has been claimed that Türkiye is working on a new legal regulation regarding its maritime jurisdiction areas in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean.
According to Bloomberg, the draft bill expected to be presented to the Turkish Grand National Assembly aims to provide a more robust legal framework for Ankara's claims of rights and authority in the seas.
Sources stated that the prepared regulation also includes disputes over potential natural gas fields, and it was expressed that the work would strengthen Türkiye's arguments on maritime jurisdiction areas on a legal basis.
CONCERNING GREECE
It was observed that this claim is being closely monitored in Greece, with wide coverage in the Athens press.
In evaluations featured in the Greek media, comments that Türkiye's possible steps could increase tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean stand out.
In an article published on the Pentapostagma news site under the title "Erdogan has gone mad," the following statements were included:
“"Ankara is no longer even lifting the mask, it is clearer than ever. Erdogan is trying to 'baptize' his arbitrary practices as law with a move that exceeds all limits of provocation, causing a tense climate at a time when Greece is strengthening."”
"ERDOGAN GOVERNMENT PREPARES TO SUBMIT BILL TO TURKISH PARLIAMENT"
In HuffPost Greece, Türkiye's defense of its rights was assessed as ruthlessness, with the following expressions:
“"Türkiye's ruthless claims will rekindle Greece-Türkiye tensions over Cyprus's exclusive economic zone and Cyprus-Türkiye relations. According to Bloomberg, the Erdogan government is preparing to submit a bill to the Turkish parliament aimed at establishing maritime jurisdiction over disputed areas with potential natural gas reserves in the Aegean and Mediterranean seas."”
"TENSIONS FLARE UP"
In Ekathimerini's news, the following section was included:
“"Türkiye is reportedly preparing a bill to formalize its maritime claims in disputed areas in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean; this step could reignite tensions with Greece and Cyprus over energy resources."”