The European Commission published a statement in which EU leadership expressed deep regret regarding the ratification by the Libyan parliament of the so-called memorandum of understanding between Libya and Turkey on maritime jurisdiction demarcation. The joint statement was signed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa. The document emphasizes that this memorandum infringes on the legitimate rights of third countries in the Mediterranean region and contradicts the norms of international maritime law. Brussels believes that such unilateral actions create risks for stability in the region and may escalate existing territorial and resource disputes among coastal states. The European Union has previously criticized similar agreements between Turkey and Libya concluded in previous years, pointing to their non-compliance with the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. In the view of European leaders, the new ratification aggravates the situation and requires a coordinated response from the EU and its partners. The statement does not specify what concrete measures the European Union intends to take in response to the document's ratification, but it emphasizes Brussels' intention to continue advocating for the interests of member states and neighboring countries whose maritime boundaries could be affected by this agreement. The issue is expected to be discussed at upcoming meetings of EU foreign ministers.