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75.38% of Greek Cypriots said NO to the plan.
64.91% of Turkish Cypriots said YES.
And the plan could not be realized.
It consist of 14 articles and 9 annexes. First annex is the constitution of the country.
similarities with other consociational constitutions designed by international community. For example: Bosnia and Herzegovina
But these explanations may also be valid for other cases where power-sharing regimes were established in divided societies...
VIOLENCE
There was no war, no violent action in the island since 1974. There was no motivation to finish a war.
Counter-example: Bosnia and Herzegovina.
EUROPEAN UNION
Turkish accession to European Union was one of the key motives.
Cyprus was already going to be a member.
Conventional Causes such as CONFLICTING NARRATIVES ?
Greek Cypriots focus on events following 1974 Turkish invasion such as displacement from Northern part of the island, Turkish military assmmetric use of force. Whereas Turkish Cypriots focus on the events prior to 1974. Ethnic violence against Turks.
Nationalist elites' positions against the plan.
Problems in negotiation table were not solved reciprocally before the
referendum was held.
(There was a deadline which before Cyprus accession to EU.)
It proposed a comprehensive settlement for Cyprus Problem.
It proposed Consociationalism.
Power-Sharing between two bodies of UNITED CYPRUS REPUBLIC.
International community was more enthusiastic about the solution for Cyprus problem. They initiated and conducted negotiation process. The two parties looked reluctant.
Theories on secession vs. power-sharing.
Bi-cameral parliament: Senate (24:24) and The House of Deputies. (proportional)
Four Greek and two Turkish members for European Parliament.
The Office of Head of State is vested in the Presidential Council. The presidency chair rotates between Greek and Turkish members every 20 month.
The Question of Legitimacy.
Independent Central Bank.
Supreme Court: Equal numbers of candidates from 2 constituent states and 3
non-Cypriot members.
Back to debates on Turkish intervention of 1974. Loss of legitamacy of de-facto Northern Cyprus separation.
Flag and Anthem
Strategic importance of the island. Two UK Bases.
Demilitarization of the island.
At that time, strong US support of EU membership of Turkey.
UN, as a guarantor in the country.