World news about “EU-Turkey” published by euronews.
Turkish PM Erdogan rejects EU criticism Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey’s prime minister, has slammed a motion passed by MEPs criticising his government’s handling of the protests in Istanbul. In a… 13/06/2013
Turks have right to free movement in EU – Turkish FM Ahmet Davutoglu is seen as the architect of the new Turkish foreign policy over the last decade. Political scientist and historian, he is often dubbed “the… 02/04/2012
Egemen Bağış: ‘The EU must accept Turkey’ Joining the European Union remains a top priority for Turkey despite the economic crisis and controversy over comments made on the Armenian genocide. They’re… 10/02/2012
Is the European Union a ‘Christian club’? In this edition of U talk Ali, from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, asks: “…if the European Union is a “Christian club” and that’s why you don’t… 06/10/2011
Turkish deputy PM defiant in drilling row Turkey’s relations with Israel have been strained as the row over gas exploration in the eastern Mediterranean has escalated. Turkey’s Deputy Prime… 27/09/2011
The EU and Turkey – to join or not to join? This week in U talk, our first question is from Ceren, a student from Istanbul. She says: “I’d like to know what you think about Turkey joining the EU? What… 05/08/2011
Turkey’s EU membership ambitions This week The Network talks to three newsmakers to explore the issue of Turkey’s accession to the EU. The contrast between the two sides is striking. Turkey… 09/06/2011
Nabucco pipeline moves closer to realityFour EU countries and Turkey have signed additional deals for the construction of the long-delayed Nabucco gas pipeline. The ambitious and costly project… 08/06/2011
Turkey’s contribution to European values in Council of Europe terms One of the world’s foremost organisations upholding human rights, the Council of Europe, has been under Turkish chairmanship since last autumn. That ends in… 11/04/2011
Turkey’s Erdogan angry with Germany Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged Germany to speak plainly about Turkey’s prospects of joining the European Union. The Turkish prime minister’s remarks come at a… 28/02/2011
Merkel calls for ‘open-ended’ talks over Turkey’s EU membership bidThe German Chancellor has called for open-ended talks between the EU and Turkey over possible Turkish membership of the Union. Many of the three million… 24/02/2013
Merkel: Turkey-EU accession talks should continueHer centre-right Christian Democratics may be opposed to the idea of Turkey joining the EU, but German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for accession talks… 31/10/2012
Is the European Union a ‘Christian club’?Ali, from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, asks: “…if the European Union is a “Christian club” and that’s why you don’t accept Turkey and the Turkish… 07/10/2011
Turkey’s Gul calls for EU membership on German tripThe handshakes and smiles are all very cordial. But as Turkish President Abdullah Gul pursues his trip to Germany, he and Chancellor Merkel are still in… 20/09/2011
Turkey threatens to ‘freeze’ EU ties over CyprusIt wants to join the European Union but Turkey is threatening to freeze relations with the bloc over the thorny topic of Cyprus. Ankara is angry over plans… 13/07/2011
Turkish journalist Mehmet Ali Birand on what won the electionTo assess Turkey’s election results, euronews talked to prominent Turkish journalist Mehmet Ali Birand, by satellite link with Istanbul. Gizem Adal… 13/06/2011
Turkey puts foot on the gasEurope and Turkey say they agree on the need for the Nabucco gas pipeline. This came after Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan had suggested Ankara review its… 19/01/2009
Erdogan visits Europe to boost EU membership bidA new year and a renewed effort to boost Turkey’s chances of joining the European Union. Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan is in town – Hasselt in Belgium to… 19/01/2009
EU ponders Turkey’s place in EuropeTalks aimed at allowing Turkey to join the European Union are underway in Brussels. Negotiations began on two key issues relating to freedom of movement of… 19/12/2008
