EU Reverses Course on Turkey in Enlargement Unit

turkey - The European Union (EU) reverses a significant decision on Turkey within the enlargement unit.

EU Reverses Course on Turkey in Enlargement Unit

The EU has made a crucial reversal regarding Turkey, moving it to a new institutional organization. Turkey has now been attached to the Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbours (ENEST), shifting away from the previous structure that placed Turkey among Middle Eastern and North African countries. In the new setup, Turkey will be dealing with candidate countries such as Moldova and Georgia, along with potential EU countries like Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Ankara has welcomed this change positively, emphasizing the need for a unified approach in the enlargement process and opposing any discrimination among candidate countries. This restructuring not only aims to address past concerns but also reflects a different approach in the overall relationship and the perspective of the new Enlargement Commissioner towards Turkey.