How did Cyprus enter the EU with a divided territory?

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Entering the EU is a complex process that has many checkpoints and hoops to jump through. How did Cyprus manage to fill it with a big chunk of territory being in revolt, wanting to secede and gain independence?

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Some explanations here but the real reason is that Greece had much more say in the early 00s and basically pulled its weight to force Cyprus in or else they would veto any other country joining.

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