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EU Progress Report on Turkey: ‘There is Backsliding, New Chapter is Unlikely’

EU Progress Report on Turkey: ‘There is Backsliding, New Chapter is Unlikely’

The European Union (EU) has released its Progress Report on Turkey for 2019. The report has underlined that there has been a serious backsliding in the fields of freedom of expression, human and fundamental rights and economy.

'Europe's Resurgent Fascism: A Consequence of the Establishment's Choices'

NİLÜFER ZENGİN INTERVIEWS LEADING SYRIZA MP KAVVADIA

'Europe's Resurgent Fascism: A Consequence of the Establishment's Choices'

European Parliament elections will witness "a pan-European coalition of democratic and progressive forces, for creating a common front against both neoliberalism and far-right populism," says SYRIZA's Anneta Kavvadia.

12 May 2019 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

EU Representatives: Release Demirtaş, Recent Detentions are Concerning

EU Representatives: Release Demirtaş, Recent Detentions are Concerning

Federica Mogherini and Johannes Hahn, who are in Turkey to attend the Political Dialogue Meeting, have stated that Demirtaş should be released by referring to the ruling of the ECtHR and added that they want Turkey to be a democratic country.

22 November 2018

EU: No Further Chapters Will Be Opened; Turkey: Hypocrisy

EU: No Further Chapters Will Be Opened; Turkey: Hypocrisy

The General Affairs Council of the EU has stated, “Turkey has been moving further away from the EU. No further chapters can be considered for opening.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey has referred to the attitude of the EU as “hypocrisy and inconsistency”.

EU Decides to Cut Funds to Turkey

EU Decides to Cut Funds to Turkey

The EU cuts 105 million Euros in funds to Turkey on the ground that “Turkey has diverged from European standards and political developments in the country”.

20 November 2017

Germany Wants EU to ‘Raise Financial Pressure on Turkey’

Germany Wants EU to ‘Raise Financial Pressure on Turkey’

In a draft paper sent to the European Commission, Germany has requested that financial pressure be raised on Turkey and that the European Commission should look into suspending all pre-accession aid to Turkey if the need arises.

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

EP Calls for Halt of Negotiations with Turkey

EP Calls for Halt of Negotiations with Turkey

In its session, the European Parliament has highlighted the backsliding in Turkey’s democracy and human rights and called for “pausing the negotiations”.

23 November 2016

European Parliament Approves Turkey’s Progress Report

European Parliament Approves Turkey’s Progress Report

European Parliament’s report on Turkey has been approved by majority of votes at the General Assembly today. Netherlander socialist member Kati Piri has voiced her concerns as to human rights and freedom of expression.

European Parliament Turkey Rapporteur Kati Piri: ‘A Glimmer of Hope’ - My Report From Diyarbakır

European Parliament Turkey Rapporteur Kati Piri: ‘A Glimmer of Hope’ - My Report From Diyarbakır

European Parliament Turkey Rapporteur Kati Piri has commentated how the civilians were leaving the basement in Sur; “There are serious human rights violations taking place and the desperation of many people is getting bigger”. Minister for European Union Bozkır has reacted; “Piri has lost her impartiality”.

22 February 2016

Urgent Truce Call from EU

Urgent Truce Call from EU

High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini has said returning to peace process is the only solution.

26 January 2016

Refugees’ Visit Over

DECEMBER 10, INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

Refugees’ Visit Over

Refugee Policy which Turkey was “proud” of, has been changed due to EU-Agreement, the border crossing to the Turkish side is also about to be closed and the refugees might be deported.

10 December 2015 Ayça Söylemez

The EU Progress Report Points To Lack Of Reforms In Turkey

The EU Progress Report Points To Lack Of Reforms In Turkey

According to the European Union’s progress report about Turkey, the reforms stalled, the military interfered in the politics again and no steps were taken towards strengthening the civil control.

5 November 2008 Tolga Korkut

Aktar Says Turkey Could Work With The EU In The Georgian Conflict

According to the European Union expert Dr. Cengiz Aktar, Turkey missed a great opportunity to work together with the EU in the Georgian conflict, since the people in Ankara could not see Turkey’s advantageous position.

14 August 2008 Ece Yıldız

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