From the European Union to Turkey: We expect the elections to be transparent and inclusive
TürkiyeThe presidential and parliamentary elections, which will take place tomorrow in Turkey, continue to resonate in Europe.
Brussels-based EURACTIV, “an important moment not only for Turkey but also for its European neighbors”wrote that.
EURACTIV included the opinions of some EU officials about the elections in Turkey.
“IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE ELECTION PROCESS IS CLEAN AND FREE”
European ParliamentGerman member of Sergey Lagodinsky, “It is important that the process itself is clean and free”said.
EUCommission Spokesperson Peter Stano, EU, elections “transparent and inclusive”He said that he expects it to be in line with the democratic standards that Turkey has promised.
Former EU Ambassador to Türkiye Marc Pieriniwhereas “If Erdogan stays for five more years, it means that Turkey will have one foot weak in NATO and one foot strong in Russia for another five years.”used the phrases.
“WE WILL SEE THE WAIT AND SEE ATTITUDE FROM THE EU”
Republican People’s Party(CHP) Head of EU Representation Destiny Joy‘of, “Turkey’s possible accession to the EU and a confident vision for the successful conclusion of the visa liberalization process”The following was noted in the aforementioned news:
“Sevinç emphasized his intention to prioritize democratization and the rule of law if the opposition comes to power, strengthen ties with EU institutions and member states, quickly complete the EU visa liberalization process for Turkish citizens, revitalize EU membership negotiations, and implement the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights,” he said.
Marc Pierini on the subject “You will see the wait and see attitude from the EU”used the phrases.
Pierini also “It is ready to make big investments in Turkey again, with the support of European companies, perhaps the EU and member governments, if corruption is addressed.”Said it could be.
“CYPRUS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENT IN EU-Türkiye RELATIONS”
Member of the European Parliament Lagodinsky Cyprusnoting its policy, “This is, of course, the biggest obstacle in our relationships”he said.
Speaking to EURACTIV on condition of anonymity, senior EU officials said, CHPPresident and Nation Alliancepresidential candidate Kemal Kilicdarogluon Cyprus in case Turkey becomes president “They didn’t see much sign that it would make much of a change”recorded.
Official, “The most important factor that will change the rules of the game in EU-Turkey relations will be Cyprus. However, the agenda of the candidates does not seem fundamentally different here”said.
Another official is “(Turkey-EU) There are many other ways to strengthen relations, to build trust. There is already a lot of European money going to Turkey. In Europe, I don’t know anyone who wants to revive the EU membership talks (for Turkey)”he said.
