On Tuesday, 17 December, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated his country’s ambition to become a member of the EU, even though accession negotiations are frozen due to the state of the rule of law in the country.
“European Union membership remains a strategic goal for Turkey. It is clear that our membership will make significant contributions not only to our country but also to the Union,” he stressed during a press briefing with President of the European Commission...