Libya approves Turkey maritime deal: What happens next?

Libya's House of Representatives has reversed its earlier rejection of a 2019 maritime agreement with Turkey. Ankara welcomed the decision. Greece, Egypt, and the European Union repeated their objections. The move could shift the balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean. The 2019 deal between Turkey and Libya's previous government set maritime boundaries in the region. It gave Turkey access to waters that Greece and others also claim. Those countries say the agreement violates international law. The House of Representatives, based in eastern Libya, had rejected the deal before. Its reversal signals closer ties between eastern Libya and Ankara. Turkey already backs the western government in Tripoli and has military ties across Libya. The dispute matters because the Eastern Mediterranean holds gas reserves and key shipping routes. Any change in maritime claims can affect energy exploration and naval access for several countries. Turkey says the deal protects its rights. Greece, Egypt, and the EU argue it ignores their claims. No new negotiations have been announced.