EU Membership Bid: Wadephul Calls for New Talks and Closer Ties with Turkey - Germany and Turkey revive stalled EU accession talks after decades of deadlock
Germany and Turkey have signalled a renewed push for closer ties with the European Union. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reaffirmed that EU membership remains his country’s strategic goal. Meanwhile, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called for deeper cooperation, stressing the need for progress in stalled accession talks.
Turkey first applied to join the EU in 1999, with formal negotiations starting in 2005. Since then, discussions have largely stalled, leaving key chapters of the accession process unopened. Fidan highlighted this lack of movement and urged Brussels to restart negotiations while normalising relations.
The exchange marks a potential shift in EU-Turkey relations after years of deadlock. Turkey’s willingness to meet membership criteria and Germany’s push for engagement could pave the way for renewed negotiations. The next steps will depend on concrete progress in both political reforms and EU outreach.
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