Fidan: We must return to the path before “Sarkozy” for our membership in the European Union

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Fidan said: Until the time of Nicolas Sarkozy (former president of France), the political leaders of the two largest European countries, Germany and France, considered Turkey’s membership in the European Union as a strategic step.

Hakan Fidan further added that during the Sarkozy period, Turkey’s membership was considered as a part of domestic politics and Turkey was viewed through the lens of identity politics.

The Turkish Foreign Minister continued: We must return to the line before Sarkozy. Therefore, merit-based membership should be opened. Türkiye should unite with Europe to create a more effective power in the region.