On 7 May 2025, Michael McGrath, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law, and Consumer Protection, participated in a Plenary Session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France on the illegal visit of President Erdoğan to the occupied areas of Cyprus.In his speech, Michael McGrath talked of the Turkish position of a two-state solution for Cyprus, the support of the EU for the UN-led process, and the need for a sustainable solution that is agreed upon by both Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities.This video shows the closing statement made by Michael McGrath on this occasion.