ISTANBUL (AP) – President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday that Turkey may part ways with the European Union, implying that the country is thinking about ending its bid to join the 27-nation bloc.
“The EU is making efforts to sever ties with Turkey,” he told reporters before departing for the 78th U.N. General Assembly in New York.
“We will evaluate the situation, and if needed we will part ways with the EU.”
I'm surprised that Turkey would have ever wanted to join the EU...
“The EU is making efforts to sever ties with Turkey,” he told reporters before departing for the 78th U.N. General Assembly in New York.
“We will evaluate the situation, and if needed we will part ways with the EU.”
Erdogan Suggests Turkey May Walk Away From EU Membership Bid
President Recep Erdogan said Turkey may part ways with the European Union, implying the country is thinking about ending its membership bid.
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I'm surprised that Turkey would have ever wanted to join the EU...