The EU Commission shared its views on EU-Turkey relations with its members. In the report titled “Joint declaration on the status of political, economic and commercial relations between the EU and Turkey”, it was stated that the focus of bilateral relations has been on concrete steps to restructure relations since 2021. It was emphasized that the EU has a strategic interest in developing a more cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship with Turkey in all possible fields. The report stated, “Efforts to resolve fundamental differences with Turkey should continue.”
VISA EASE ADVICE
The report also recommended continuing the Customs Union negotiations with Turkey, and stated that more steps should be taken on issues such as trade, investment, migration and visa exemption. Member states were advised to investigate steps to facilitate visa applications for some Turkish citizens (businessmen, students, Turkish citizens with family members in the EU, etc.). “This should also include taking full advantage of the flexibilities of visa law to enable the issuance of multiple-entry visas with long validity periods,” the report said. (UAV)
