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Erdoğan expresses hope for improved relations with EU

Erdoğan expresses hope for improved relations with EU

EU foreign ministers had urged Turkey to take steps to improve the situation in Cyprus to improve relations. Erdoğan, however, urged the EU to "accept the reality on the ground," referring to the divided state of the island.

Erdoğan ties Sweden's NATO membership to progress in Turkey's EU accession

Erdoğan ties Sweden's NATO membership to progress in Turkey's EU accession

While the NATO chief has expressed his support for Turkey's EU accession, he stated that it was not a condition for Sweden's NATO membership.

Foreign Ministry says European Parliament's report on Turkey is ‘unacceptable’

Foreign Ministry says European Parliament's report on Turkey is ‘unacceptable’

The Foreign Ministry has released a written statement regarding the adoption of the European Parliament’s 2019-2020 Report on Turkey: “The wording in the report is trying to open the future of Turkey's accession negotiations to discussion.”

Merkel,Schulz Discuss Over Turkey in TV Election Debate

Merkel,Schulz Discuss Over Turkey in TV Election Debate

German Chancellor Merkel and her opponent, SPD’s candidate for the German Chancellorship Schulz facing off in a TV election debate have also discussed over Turkey’s EU membership negotiations.

4 September 2017

EP Passes Motion to Freeze Accession Negotiations With Turkey

EP Passes Motion to Freeze Accession Negotiations With Turkey

The European Parliament’s joint motion for a resolution on EU-Turkey relations and the temporary freeze of the on-going accession negotiations with Turkey has been passed by majority. The resolution is of advisory nature for the European Union.

24 November 2016 Ayça Söylemez

Bozkurt: Women’s Rights on Agenda of EU Negotiations

2020 PERSPECTIVE FOR WOMEN IN TURKEY

Bozkurt: Women’s Rights on Agenda of EU Negotiations

The European Parliament accepted Emine Bozkurt's report on the "2020 Perspective for Women in Turkey". The report will be discussed at the European Parliament General Assembly in May.

Ahtissari: Cyprus Issue Hinders EU Accession Process

Ahtissari: Cyprus Issue Hinders EU Accession Process

Ahtissari from the Independent Commission on Turkey said that everybody in Diyarbakır wants violence to end. He urged to find a mediator and prolong the ceasefire. Aguirre argued that the right to education and publications in the mother tongue are legitimate demands.

20 September 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Possible Solution for Kurdish Question Suits EU Accession Process

Possible Solution for Kurdish Question Suits EU Accession Process

Kışanak from the Peace and Democracy Party reiterated the proposal of 26 sovereign regions. Assoc. Prof. Dr Aktar said that the request suits the EU Regional Policy and that it could be a useful step on the way to a solution of the Kurdish question.

1 July 2010 Erhan Üstündağ

Conscientious Objection Is on EU Accession Agenda

Conscientious Objection Is on EU Accession Agenda

Answering the questions of Dutch MEP Erik Meijer, the European Commission said that EU accession negotiations would also include a discussion of the right to conscientious objection or social instead of military service.

3 February 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

"Membership Is Being Taken Away"

Dr. Cengiz Aktar is pessimistic about Turkey's accession to the EU if the current atmosphere continues.

14 December 2007 Erhan Üstündağ