Europe's public debates

The Agenda

62 issues shaping Europe's politics.

From Ukraine to pensions — the debates every European government and party is answering.

62 topics9 themes27 countries

2 topics

Turkey

Candidate in name, partner in practice.

In short

Turkey is formally an EU candidate, but talks are frozen over democracy and Cyprus. It matters for migration, defence, energy routes and the Black Sea, and may join European defence projects.

Why it matters now

Turkey's defence role and migration cooperation keep it on the agenda despite democratic concerns.

The divide

Pragmatists

strategic partnership

Value-driven camp

conditions on democracy

Greece and Cyprus

insist on security guarantees.

Related topics

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