The EU High Representative, Josep Borrell Speaking at the Antalya Forum in Turkey, he noted that EU autonomy is not just about the military. “Autonomy means not so much dependence,” he said, stressing the need for the EU to end its dependence on Russian gas. Josef Borel also pointed out that “strategic autonomy has nothing to do with building a European military alliance and secession from NATO. NATO is and will remain the way of assuring territorial defense in Europe. For all EU Member States “.
“At the same time, our Union in the Treaties makes it clear that we could be stronger if we join forces on the military side and by doing so we strengthen NATO. “There is no contradiction, it is a matter of complementarity,” he stressed.
With regard to candidate status for Ukraine, the High Representative noted that “membership is not decided overnight by a political decision” explaining that there is a specific procedure. He stressed, however, that “the recognition of Ukraine as a member of the European family is the starting point of the process.”
Asked about accession process of Turkey“The situation is much better now, but in the last two years we have had some difficulties in our relationship with Turkey, which are very well known,” he said. The EU High Representative stated that “at this juncture, with the war in Ukraine, Turkey can become a country with much more influence” Russia can meet. It has already been done and I hope they continue to do so. “
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