Turkey–European Union relations
Parliamentary panel to start discussions on Sweden’s NATO bid
A parliamentary panel will start deliberations on Sweden's accession to NATO on Nov. 16, the Turkish media has reported.
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.
Turkey, EU to revive talks to modernize customs union, Turkish minister says
Officials from the European Union and Turkey will restart talks next week on modernizing a customs union between the two sides, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday.
Türkiye, EU to work on visa facilitation for businessmen, students
Türkiye and the European Union have agreed to work on visa facilitation for Turkish businessmen and students, and on upgrading the customs union, the Turkish foreign minister has said, citing the mutual understanding between Ankara and Brussels to further develop ties.
What to expect in EU-Turkey relations in Erdogan’s new term
In the months since Turkish President Erdogan's reelection, we've heard a lot about the potential for a new page in EU-Turkey relations, and Erdogan even raised the issue of Turkey's membership in the EU at the July NATO summit.
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.
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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.
We are determined to break dirty hands encroaching on Türkiye: Erdoğan
Türkiye has to eradicate the issue of terrorism in order to have an influential say in the global system and effectively implement the "Century of Türkiye" vision, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said.
Respect for EU norms key for Turkish ambitions
Respect for European norms is a prerequisite for the improvement of EU-Turkey relations, the Foreign Affairs Council stated during their session in Brussels on Thursday. Ankara has expressed its expectation of positive steps from the EU concerning visa liberalization and the Customs Union.
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