MEPs to assess EU- Türkiye relations
On Tuesday, plenary will review Türkiye’s EU accession progress and its EU relations with Kaja Kallas, followed by a vote on an accompanying report on Wednesday.
In a draft report adopted by the Foreign Affairs Committee on 15 April 2025, MEPs say that Türkiye’s EU accession process cannot resume under current circumstances. Despite the Turkish government’s recent statements on its commitment to EU membership, the report outlines that the gap between Türkiye and the EU’s values remains unaddressed, with persisting laws and measures curtailing the rule of law and fundamental rights, . EU accession negotiations with Türkiye have been at a standstill since 2018.
The rapporteur, Nacho Sánchez Amor (S&D, ES), will hold a press conference on Wednesday at 10.30.
Debate: Tuesday, 6 May
Vote: Wednesday, 7 May
Press conference: 10.30, Wednesday, 7 May
Procedure: Own-initiative procedure