15/12/2023 (Agence Europe) – On Friday 15 December, European leaders took note of the joint report by the European Commission and the High Representative on the state of relations between the EU and Turkey. They said that they would return to the issue at a forthcoming meeting of the European Council. The report, presented on 29 November, was requested by the June European Council (see EUROPE B13303A18). It advocates the development of a mutually beneficial partnership. (CG)