The European Union has expressed its intention to re-energise relations with Turkiye, marking a potential thaw in the long-frozen diplomatic ties between the two sides. This comes as the EU Commissioner for Enlargement, Oliver Varhelyi, emphasized the importance of renewing bilateral engagement during a press conference on Monday. “We are looking forward to taking further steps to revitalise and strengthen our relations with Turkiye,” Varhelyi stated, underscoring that both sides would benefit from deeper cooperation. His remarks highlight the EU’s strategic interest in rekindling ties with Turkiye, a candidate for EU membership, following years of political stagnation and tense negotiations. Relations between Turkiye and the EU have faced significant challenges in recent years, including disputes over human rights, migration and […]
