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EU responsible for 'sofagate,' says Turkey's foreign minister

EU responsible for 'sofagate,' says Turkey's foreign minister

While the EU's Michel expressed his "sadness," Minister Çavuşoğlu downplayed the incident, saying that the relations between Ankara and Brussels are in a much better shape now.

Ertuğrul Kürkçü: 'Europe of Rights' is at death's door

Ertuğrul Kürkçü: 'Europe of Rights' is at death's door

"Erdoğan indeed has a 'plan'; but this plan is not oriented towards the 'domestic market', as is shown by the operation to bring down the HDP. It is mainly designed to be a leverage to restore the sour relations with the EU and US," says Kürkçü.

'Sofagate was a disaster from all angles,' says MEP

'Sofagate was a disaster from all angles,' says MEP

European Commission President von der Leyen had to sit on a sofa after Erdoğan and Michels took the two center-placed seats in yesterday's meeting in Ankara.

EU's von der Leyen tells Erdoğan 'human rights non-negotiable'

EU's von der Leyen tells Erdoğan 'human rights non-negotiable'

The EU is ready to strengthen relations between Ankara and Brussels, the top EU officials have said after a meeting with President Erdoğan.

HRW: Geopolitics, migration have pushed human rights off from EU's Turkey agenda

HRW: Geopolitics, migration have pushed human rights off from EU's Turkey agenda

The bolder President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan gets, the quieter the EU, says HRW's Philippe Dam.

Top EU officials to visit Turkey in early April

Top EU officials to visit Turkey in early April

Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel, the presidents of the European Commission and the European Council, will visit Turkey on April 6.

‘Rule of law, human rights in Turkey remain a key concern for EU’

CONCLUSION OF EUROPEAN COUNCIL

‘Rule of law, human rights in Turkey remain a key concern for EU’

Following the video conference on March 25, 2021, the members of the European Council have adopted a statement calling on Turkey “to abstain from renewed provocations or unilateral actions in breach of international law.”

Borrell: These measures take Turkey out of European path

EU FOREIGN POLICY CHIEF

Borrell: These measures take Turkey out of European path

“The domestic situation in Turkey remains of serious concern,” said High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell, holding a press conference after the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU.

‘EU sees Turkey in the same category as Russia and China’

EU: A DREAM FOR TURKEY?

‘EU sees Turkey in the same category as Russia and China’

Nilgün Arısan, the Director of TEPAV European Union Institute, has answered our questions about Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention within the context of the country’s relations with the European Union.

22 March 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Withdrawal from İstanbul Convention ‘sends a dangerous message’

EU TO TURKEY

Withdrawal from İstanbul Convention ‘sends a dangerous message’

Top European Union officials have made statements about Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention by the decree of President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan; they have urged the country to reverse its decision.

EU, Germany 'concerned' over HDP closure case, MP's expulsion

EU, Germany 'concerned' over HDP closure case, MP's expulsion

The HDP is facing closure because of its alleged "terror activities" while MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu has been stripped of its parliamentary mandate because of his conviction for "terror propaganda."

EU is ‘gravely concerned about continuing pressure against HDP’

EU is ‘gravely concerned about continuing pressure against HDP’

In a written statement, EU Lead Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Stano has raised concerns about the “continuing pressure against the HDP and several of its members”, calling on Turkey to “safeguard its democratic system.”

24 February 2021

EU condemns high-level officials’ hate speech against LGBTI+s

BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY PROTESTS

EU condemns high-level officials’ hate speech against LGBTI+s

Amid Boğaziçi University protests, EU Spokesperson Stano says, “Hate speech displayed by high-level officials against LGBTI students during these events and the closing of a LGBTI association is unacceptable.”

5 February 2021

Europe calls on Turkey to ‘release political prisoners’

Europe calls on Turkey to ‘release political prisoners’

“We ask Turkey to follow the ECtHR orders to immediately release Demirtaş and Kavala, as well as all other political prisoners, including Cihan Erdal,” says Lagodinsky, the Chair of the EU-Turkey delegation of the European Parliament.

21 January 2021

Germany, Turkey want 'improved ties,' say foreign ministers

Germany, Turkey want 'improved ties,' say foreign ministers

Çavuşoğlu has said that visa liberalization for Turkey may be achieved in the near future.

19 January 2021

Erdoğan again promises 'new chapter' with Europe

Erdoğan again promises 'new chapter' with Europe

"Just as our country's nearly 60-year membership process is a strategic choice for us, the EU's acceptance of our country to full membership will also be an ontological choice for the future of the union," the president has told EU ambassadors.

12 January 2021

EU: We call on Turkey to release Osman Kavala

EU: We call on Turkey to release Osman Kavala

EU’s Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Massralı has criticized the continued imprisonment of Osman Kavala: “The decision last Friday runs against Turkey’s stated commitment to the rule of law and the respect of fundamental rights.”

21 December 2020

Borrell: Turkey has scored 'undeniable successes' but not aligned with EU in foreign policy

Borrell: Turkey has scored 'undeniable successes' but not aligned with EU in foreign policy

Reviewing the EU-Turkey relations in 2020, The EU foreign policy chief has said that he is concerned but hopeful about the future.

21 December 2020

Presidential spokesperson calls for new chapters in Turkey's EU accession negotiations

Presidential spokesperson calls for new chapters in Turkey's EU accession negotiations

Ankara and Brussels should "act in solidarity," Kalın has told an online meeting with EU envoys.

17 December 2020

Erdoğan says US, EU sanctions 'wouldn't benefit anyone'

Erdoğan says US, EU sanctions 'wouldn't benefit anyone'

While the EU leaders have expanded a sanctions list because of Turkey's activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, Ankara also faces US sanctions over its purchase of S-400 missiles.

11 December 2020

EU to impose additional sanctions on Turkey over Eastern Mediterranean activities

EU to impose additional sanctions on Turkey over Eastern Mediterranean activities

An EU declaration says that Turkey "engaged in unilateral actions and provocations and escalated its rhetoric against the EU."

11 December 2020

Turkey has to deliver concrete results to regain Europe's trust, says MEP

Turkey has to deliver concrete results to regain Europe's trust, says MEP

We have spoken with MEP Sergey Lagodinsky and the European Council's Turkey Unit Head Bernard Brunet about Brussels-Ankara relations.

10 December 2020 Ayça Söylemez

EU foreign ministers see 'no changes' in Turkey's behavior in Eastern Mediterranean

EU foreign ministers see 'no changes' in Turkey's behavior in Eastern Mediterranean

"In several aspects, the situation has worsened," EU's Borrell said after the foreign ministers meeting.

8 December 2020

EU foreign ministers discuss possible sanctions on Turkey

EU foreign ministers discuss possible sanctions on Turkey

Today's meeting in Brussels is expected to determine the framework of the agenda of the leaders' summit starting Thursday.

7 December 2020

Merkel says Turkey's research vessel returning to port 'a good signal but not enough'

Merkel says Turkey's research vessel returning to port 'a good signal but not enough'

Ahead of the EU leaders summit starting December 10, Turkey's research vessel carrying out activities in disputed waters in the Eastern Mediterranean returned to the port.

1 December 2020

Erdoğan's 'soothing' statements may not be enough to avoid EU sanctions, warns Le Drian

Erdoğan's 'soothing' statements may not be enough to avoid EU sanctions, warns Le Drian

France's foreign minister has responded to Erdoğan's call for stronger cooperation and dialogue with European countries.

23 November 2020

Merkel: A decision will be made at EU summit about Turkey's Eastern Mediterranean activities

Merkel: A decision will be made at EU summit about Turkey's Eastern Mediterranean activities

Germany's chancellor has said, "Things haven't developed the way we would have wished," as Turkey continues exploration activities in the disputed waters.

20 November 2020

EU: Turkey's behavior widens its separation from EU

EU: Turkey's behavior widens its separation from EU

High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Borrell has stated, “Time is running, and we are approaching a watershed moment in our relationship with Turkey."

20 November 2020

Russia, EU concerned over ceasefire violation in Nagorno-Karabakh

Russia, EU concerned over ceasefire violation in Nagorno-Karabakh

"We note with extreme concern the reports of continued military activities, including against civilian targets, as well as civilian casualties," EU's Borrell has said.

12 October 2020

European Commission: There is serious backsliding of rights and freedoms in Turkey

TURKEY SLAMS THE REPORT

European Commission: There is serious backsliding of rights and freedoms in Turkey

The Commission’s “Turkey 2020 Report” has noted that “under the conditions of the Presidential system, the serious backsliding of the respect for democratic standards, rule of law, and fundamental freedoms continued.” Turkey has slammed the report.

Eastern Mediterranean: EU 'wants to give dialogue a chance,' warns Turkey of sanctions

Eastern Mediterranean: EU 'wants to give dialogue a chance,' warns Turkey of sanctions

The EU's Michel and Von der Leyen have made remarks on relations with Turkey following the leaders' summit.

European Council to ‘hold a strategic discussion on Turkey’

EU LEADERS’ SUMMIT IN BRUSSELS

European Council to ‘hold a strategic discussion on Turkey’

The European Union (EU) leaders’ summit, initially planned for September 24 and 25, starts today in Brussels. The leaders will discuss foreign affairs, in particular relations with Turkey and the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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