07 Nov 2026
Turkish Foreign Ministry: EU membership is strategic goal for Ankara
Ankara on Wednesday rejected the European Parliament's "unilateral and by no means objective" 2019-2020 report on Turkey, a resolution it passed earlier in the day.
Passing such a resolution at a time when efforts are being made to revive Turkish-EU relations on the basis of its EU membership perspective within the framework of a positive agenda "is unacceptable," said a Foreign Ministry statement.
"We reject this biased text which not only includes false allegations regarding human rights, democracy, the rule of law, our governmental system and political parties; and views Turkey's effective, solution-oriented, humanitarian and enterprising foreign policy as a threat," Daily Sabah cited the statement as saying.
The ministry also underlined that the EU membership is a strategic goal for Ankara and would benefit all of Europe and beyond, adding that Turkey will "decisively" continue its efforts in line with this objective.
It also highlighted that as a candidate country, Turkey expects the European Parliament to carry out "constructive efforts" about how relations can be improved with Ankara and how it can contribute to Turkey's EU integration process."
Latest news
Latest newsBulgaria Presents Draft 2027 State Budget: Increased Pensions and Investment in Development
07.Nov.2026
Russian Gerbera-2 Drone Discovered and Destroyed on Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast
07.Nov.2026
Sofia and Washington Discuss Black Sea Security and the Future of Europe's Security Architecture
07.Nov.2026
Green Energy Corridor: a Strategic Opportunity or an Overly Costly Project?
07.Nov.2026
Kremlin Calls for European Involvement in Security Talks without Offering a Concrete Framework
06.Nov.2026
The Caspian Bridge between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan: Ambitious Plans without Guarantees of Implementation
05.Nov.2026
Armenia Outlines Prospects for Applying for EU Membership in 2027–2028
04.Nov.2026
Moscow Seeks to Maintain Its Influence in the South Caucasus through the “3+3” Format
03.Nov.2026
Kazakhstan Resumes Oil Transit through Russia after Drone Attack
03.Nov.2026
Iliana Yotova's Victory Strengthens Political Stability and Bulgaria's Position in the Black Sea Region
02.Nov.2026
France Expands Military Surveillance Activities in the Black Sea: Romania Gains Strategic Importance
01.Nov.2026
Georgia Brings Black Sea Security to the UN Security Council Agenda
01.Nov.2026
Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Russian Oil Refineries: Russia’s Energy Infrastructure Faces Growing Risks
31.Oct.2026
Who will Pay to Protect Nature? A Council of Europe Expert’s Perspective
31.Oct.2026
OTS Expands Its Defence Agenda: Ankara’s Initiative Raises Questions About the Militarisation of the Organisation
31.Oct.2026