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EU Sanctions Stance Softens Ahead of 25-26 March Summit

TURKEY

LOCAL NEWS

  • Local columnist says EU appears ready to drop the threat of sanctions in next week's EU Summit after it fell short of blacklisting senior execs at state oil company TPAO – citing improved compliance with EU standards.
    • Diplomatic sources also noted that proposed closure of the HDP was also unlikely to revive EU sanctions. Erdogan & Von der Leyen to discuss bilateral relations today (1200GMT)
  • Borrell says EU should support Turkey for hosting over 4m refugees, praising Turkey for saving many lives.
    • Notes "good momentum following exploratory talks with Greece", also says his Turkey report will "outline current trends and suggest a way ahead to consolidate a constructive attitude, while at the same time being able to take measures if necessary"
  • Ex-President Gul slams closure of the HDP and removal of MP Gergerliogu's Parliamentary seat, says this will impose a burden on the government which recently promised human rights reforms – Ahval
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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