European Union & Turkey
62 shared events · Importance 16 · Last updated May 09, 2026
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International
European Union: Several European governments, whose nationals were among the detained activists, called on Israel to release them and condemned its actions as a contravention of international law.
Turkey: Turkey's foreign ministry condemned Israel's interception of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition as an 'act of piracy' and a violation of international law.
Apr 30, 2026 · 53 articles
International
European Union: The European Union backed the proposal for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine, aligning with the stance of several European leaders.
Turkey: Turkey offered to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, positioning itself as a mediator in the conflict.
May 11, 2025 · 7 articles
International
European Union: The European Union is a founding member of the Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Market (OCCCM) and looks forward to strengthening cooperation with China in carbon market development, particularly in MRV systems.
Turkey: Turkey attended the first high-level meeting of the Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Market (OCCCM) as a participating country.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
International
European Union: The European Union, a member with a large digital economy, advocates for the permanence of the e-commerce duty moratorium to provide predictability for global digital trade.
Turkey: Turkey dropped its opposition to the extension of the e-commerce duty moratorium, a positive development for the World Trade Organization, though not enough to secure a multilateral agreement.
May 07, 2026 · 7 articles
International
European Union: The European Union is set to indefinitely freeze Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military and civilian budget, and is involved in refining US peace proposals.
Turkey: Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned against further escalation in the Black Sea after Russian strikes damaged Turkish-owned vessels.
Dec 14, 2025 · 11 articles
International
European Union: The European Union, along with the United States, ended decades of sanctions on Syria last year, but Syria's relationship with Russia risks straining these re-established ties.
Turkey: Syria has unsuccessfully sought an oil deal with Turkey as part of its efforts to diversify suppliers.
May 01, 2026 · 7 articles
International
European Union: The European Union is concerned about the impact of the conflict on jet fuel supplies and is discussing measures to protect consumers, highlighting the broader economic implications of the event.
Turkey: Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss de-escalation and diplomatic solutions, commending Pakistan's peace efforts.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
European Union: The European Union is a key participant in the European Political Community summit, seeking to strengthen security and collective resilience, and is deepening its relationship with Armenia.
Turkey: Turkey is one of the non-EU countries participating in the European Political Community summit.
May 04, 2026 · 18 articles
International
European Union: The European Union ranked fourth among buyers of Russian fossil fuels, with imports worth €1.3 billion, half of which was LNG.
Turkey: Turkey displaced India as the second-largest importer of Russian hydrocarbons in December 2025, increasing its purchases to €2.6 billion.
Jan 13, 2026 · 10 articles
International
European Union: The European Union's ambassador to Ukraine — Kyiv, Katarina Mathernová, condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine — Kyiv, underscoring the EU's stance against the ongoing conflict.
Turkey: Turkey hosted peace talks in Istanbul where Russia and Ukraine agreed to the prisoner swap, with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan calling it a 'confidence-building measure'.
May 24, 2025 · 6 articles
International
European Union: The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, expressed concerns about United States' patience with Russia, highlighting the growing transatlantic divide.
Turkey: Turkey, a NATO member, has had missiles and drones fired towards it as the Iran war spread, raising speculation about the invocation of Article 5.
Apr 01, 2026 · 113 articles
International
European Union: The European Union faces potential economic harm due to a systemic jet fuel shortage caused by the Strait of Hormuz blockage, as warned by Airports Council International-Europe.
Turkey: Turkey's Foreign Minister was involved in diplomatic calls with Pakistan to support the peace process.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
International
European Union: The European Union, as a trading bloc, is an import partner for Iran and its member countries could be affected by the US tariffs.
Turkey: Turkey is a major import partner for Iran and may be subject to the new US tariffs.
Jan 13, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
European Union: European Union's civil protection program will oversee the repatriation of passengers and crew from MV Hondius once it arrives in Spain.
Turkey: Turkey was notified by the World Health Organization about the hantavirus outbreak due to its citizens being on board MV Hondius.
May 03, 2026 · 539 articles
International
European Union: The European Union leaders welcomed Péter Magyar's victory in Hungary, hoping for improved relations after Viktor Orbán's rule.
Turkey: Turkey is mentioned as a buyer of Iranian oil, indicating it will be affected by the United States blockade.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
European Union: The European Union, through its foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, is involved in diplomatic efforts to ease tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Turkey: Turkey was among the regional counterparts with whom Abbas Araghchi held calls to brief on Iran's latest initiatives to end the war.
Apr 27, 2026 · 50 articles
International
European Union: The European Union, particularly member states like Austria and Slovakia, will be affected by the halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine. While Europe aims to phase out Russian gas by 2027, the immediate impact could lead to energy shortages and higher prices.
Jan 01, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey's support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor is seen as a reason for New Delhi's sharp message to Ankara, with Narendra Modi's visit to Cyprus, which has a territorial tussle with Turkey.
Jun 14, 2025 · 8 articles
International
Turkey: Turkey, through its president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is calling for peace and a halt to Black Sea strikes.
Dec 13, 2025 · 6 articles
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