Turkey–European Union relations

Turkey Slams EU's 'Unfair' Criticism in Enlargement Progress Report

In a contentious response to the European Commission's annual enlargement report, Turkey has denounced the assessment as "unfair and biased." The report, which scrutinizes the progress of nine countries seeking EU membership, cited Turkey's "serious backsliding" on democratic standards, the rule of law, human rights, and the independence of the judiciary.

Türkiye’s priority to upgrade customs union, visa liberalization: Fidan

Türkiye has given its priority to modernizing the customs union and providing visa liberalization to Turkish nationals, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told the ambassadors of the European Union countries, voicing Ankara's expectation for a positive response from Brussels.

EU cannot be global actor without Türkiye, says FM

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized Türkiye's pivotal position for the European Union to assume a prominent role on the global stage.

"It is important to approach Türkiye-EU relations with a visionary perspective in the new period and to revive the process with a focus on full membership," Fidan said, speaking at the 14th Ambassadors Conference in the capital Ankara on Aug. 7.

Greece and Cyprus welcome EU bid to re-engage with Turkey, but urge caution

Greece and Cyprus on Monday welcomed moves by Turkey to boost relations with the European Union, but said rapprochement should be gradual and not unconditional. European Union foreign ministers said on July 20 they were ready to re-engage with Turkey, but stopped short of offering Ankara a clear resumption of membership talks.

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