Turkey’s Fidan Says EU Lacks Political Will to Admit Ankara Even If Conditions Are Met

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the European Union lacks the political will to accept Türkiye as a member even if Ankara fulfills accession criteria. Speaking in Austria alongside Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, Fidan called for pragmatic steps in EU-Türkiye relations, including modernization of the Customs Union and visa liberalization, while emphasizing Türkiye’s growing strategic … Continue reading Turkey’s Fidan Says EU Lacks Political Will to Admit Ankara Even If Conditions Are Met