The Turkish presidency has strongly rejected the European Parliament’s latest report on Turkey, with presidential communications chief Burhanettin Duran accusing the EU of bias and distorted assessments.
Duran argued that the report adopts what he described as Greek positions on the “Blue Homeland” doctrine and reflects a one-sided approach to the Cyprus issue. He said such positions reveal “the degree of prejudice” in the document and risk deepening divisions rather than promoting dialogue.
Rejecting the report in full, Duran claimed it was prepared on the basis of ideological approaches and distorted information that do not reflect the realities in Turkey.
He further alleged that the document gives space to the views of “terrorist organisations and anti-Turkey circles,” arguing that it serves division rather than constructive engagement.
Duran also dismissed criticism directed at Turkey’s judiciary and Justice Minister, describing such references as politically motivated. He said judicial processes are conducted through Turkey’s own institutions and in line with the rule of law.
Concluding, he called on European institutions to adopt a more constructive approach in EU–Turkey relations, based on facts, fairness and mutual interests rather than political motives or prejudice.
