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Find news and articles on the relations between the EU and Turkey. Read news on RT to find stories on the history and development of relations between Turkey and the EU, which were officially established in 1959, and formally in 1963 by signing the Ankara Agreement. Turkey applied to join the EU in April 2017, but hasn’t had any success in becoming a member yet. Moreover, from 2016 the negotiations on Turkey’s accession to the EU were put on hold due to a number of political and economic tensions and disagreements. Follow news and stories on RT on that matter. The EU along with many other Western states has accused Turkey of violating human rights. Don’t miss news on RT.com about the statements of EU politicians and Turkey, especially President Recep Erdogan. President Erdogan has said that Turkey will be seeking a partnership with BRICS countries.
- Turkey joining EU can resolve Brexit uncertainties, says Erdogan, vowing better relations with European neighbors in 2021
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Turkey is ready to take its “deserved” place in the EU, adding that its accession could cure the uncertainties the bloc is experiencing in the wake of the UK’s departure.Jan 12, 2021 14:35World News - Turkey hopes to ‘turn new page’ with US & EU next year – President ErdoganAnkara plans to mend ties with the West next year, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday, as he complained about double standards his country faces in its relations with Washington and Brussels.Dec 23, 2020 15:53World News
- ‘Support, not sanctions’: Turkey’s Erdogan dismayed at US punishing its NATO ally for purchasing S-400 system from RussiaPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan has hit out at new US sanctions imposed on Turkey over its purchase of an S-400 missile defense system from Russia, saying that he expected backing from his country’s NATO ally, not punishment.Dec 14, 2020 20:55World News
- EU and US sanctions on Turkey show it is a NATO state in name only and will push Erdogan closer to Russia and ChinaPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan has upset both Brussels and Washington of late as Turkey has done significant deals with Moscow and Beijing. But despite growing estrangement from the West, he doesn’t want to sever ties completely.Dec 14, 2020 15:24
- Turkey’s Erdogan brushes off threats of EU sanctions, says Brussels ‘never honest’ with AnkaraAny potential economic sanctions the EU might impose on Turkey do not concern the country much, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, accusing the bloc of never acting “honestly” towards Ankara.Dec 9, 2020 16:55World News
- Turkey calls on EU to improve relations and resume role ‘of an honest mediator’ after Brussels’ sanctions threatThe Turkish Foreign Minister has called on the EU to adopt the role of an unbiased mediator in what Turkey sees as a disagreement primarily between Athens and Ankara over sovereignty of contested waters in the Eastern Med.Dec 8, 2020 13:43World News
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