Turkish Foreign Ministry rejects EU Commission's 2026 Turkey Report

Turkey's Foreign Ministry issued a written statement rejecting the European Commission's 2026 Turkey Report. It said the unfounded claims on political criteria, the judiciary and fundamental rights reflect the double-standard approach of some EU officials.

The ministry said the report defends the maximalist positions of Greece and the Greek Cypriot side and ignores the legitimate rights and interests of Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. It warned that the EU cannot contribute to a Cyprus settlement while it unconditionally adopts the Greek Cypriot stance. The report's Eastern Mediterranean assessments were described as contrary to international law.

The ministry welcomed the report's findings on Turkey's economic and monetary progress and its well-functioning market economy. It reiterated its expectation of an update to the Customs Union and said Turkey is ready to advance relations based on mutual trust, respect and equity.