Turkey dismisses EU Parliament report as 'unfounded claims'

Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned a European Parliament report on Turkey for 2025, labeling it as based on "unfounded claims and disinformation." In a statement, Ankara asserted that the report aims to overshadow the current positive agenda between Turkey and the EU, particularly at a time when the strategic importance of their relationship is growing.

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Turkey's Foreign Ministry accused the European Parliament of relying on 'unfounded claims and disinformation.'

The ministry accused the European Parliament of "providing a platform for terrorist organizations and anti-Turkey circles," suggesting this demonstrates a lack of strategic vision for the future of EU-Turkey relations. Turkey categorically rejects what it calls the "distortion of legal proceedings conducted by the independent Turkish judiciary" and the "targeting of our Minister of Justice with unfounded allegations."

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The report aims to overshadow the current positive agenda... at a time when the strategic importance of Turkey-EU relations is steadily increasing.

Ankara expressed its expectation that the European Parliament, in the face of increasing global challenges, would adopt an approach that promotes constructive relations between Turkey, a candidate country, and the EU, aligning with shared interests. The Turkish ministry concluded that it hopes for a more balanced and realistic assessment from the EU.

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Turkey categorically rejects the distortion of legal proceedings... and the targeting of our Minister of Justice with unfounded allegations.

Conversely, the European Parliament's report sent a stern message to Ankara, emphasizing that Turkey "cannot return to the accession path under the current conditions." The Committee on Foreign Affairs voiced significant concern regarding the country's internal situation. Rapporteur Nacho Sánchez Amor highlighted an "absolute lack of will" to comply with European principles, stating that "Turkey is now a truly authoritarian country." He acknowledged a segment of Turkish citizens desiring democracy but stressed that the rule of law and human rights remain non-negotiable prerequisites for the EU. The report also cited concerns over the detention and imprisonment of activists and political opponents, including Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, as impediments to progress.

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The accession process for Turkey to the EU cannot be restarted under the current conditions.