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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The process of joining EU is complex and have many checkpoints but it is not rigid. If there are problems at any points it is possible to negotiate and find a suitable solution for both parties. This is what Cyprus did and they were allowed to join the EU with laws only applying in the southern region. Turkey already had a customs union with the EU and have been in negotiations to join for a long time now. If Turkey is to join the EU, as were hoped for when Cyprus joined, then the division between the two regions would become less apparent. The EU was a major reason why the relations in Ireland had improved so much that it ended the troubles. And a lot of similar independence movements have been severely slowed down after the countries joined the EU. So there is a big chance that a Turkish EU membership would help resolve the situation in Cyprus.
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