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Erdogan states that Turkey's EU accession is no longer a priority

started August 17, 2026 at 3:47 PM · last changed 10d ago

Summary

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated in an interview that Turkey's EU accession is no longer Ankara's priority, claiming the EU does not appear ready to accept Turkey as a full member and that Europe would be the loser in such a scenario. He also referenced a joint defense agreement signed on August 7 between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in Mecca.

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Erdogan: Anëtarësimi në BE nuk përbën më prioritet për Turqinë, Evropa do të jetë humbësja Anëtarësimi i Turqisë në Bashkimin Evropian “nuk përbën më prioritet”

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