Europe debates Türkiye’s role in new defense plans

Europe debates Türkiye’s role in new defense plans

The role Türkiye will play as a prominent EU candidate and powerful NATO ally in the bloc’s search for a new direction independent of the U.S. is...

EU defense strategy sparks debate over Türkiye's role in joint projects - Türkiye Today

As the European Union seeks to strengthen its defense autonomy amid shifting trans-Atlantic dynamics, the role of NATO ally and EU candidate country Türkiye has become a key topic of debate in Brussels. Following growing uncertainty over the U.S. commitment to European security—particularly under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump—the EU is pursuing a new defense vision. Central to this effort is the White Paper announced on March…