Turkey: a difficult partner

Relations with Turkey are at a low point. President Erdoğan’s re-election is unlikely to change much for the time being – despite many fine words from Brussels. Only EPP leader Weber speaks plainly.

The Emir of Qatar, the Taliban in Afghanistan and Hungary’s head of government Viktor Orbán were the first to offer their congratulations. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Council President Charles Michel were also quick to congratulate Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on his re-election.

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