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EU will 'never, ever' accept a two-state deal for Cyprus, says Von der Leyen

EU will 'never, ever' accept a two-state deal for Cyprus, says Von der Leyen

"I told President Erdoğan that we are very sensitive in this manner," the European Commission President has said.

‘Sofagate’ statement by von der Leyen: I felt hurt and left alone

‘Sofagate’ statement by von der Leyen: I felt hurt and left alone

Not given an equal seat with European Council President Michel and Erdoğan during their visit to Turkey’s Presidency, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that she felt “hurt and left alone” as “a woman and as a European”.

‘Sofagate’ protest in France: ‘We support Ursula von der Leyen’

‘Sofagate’ protest in France: ‘We support Ursula von der Leyen’

A group of women have gathered in front of Turkey’s Embassy in Paris and protested the country for not giving an equal seat to European Commission President von der Leyen with European Council President Michel and President Erdoğan.

‘Sofa gate’ statement by Charles Michel: I cannot sleep

‘Sofa gate’ statement by Charles Michel: I cannot sleep

European Council President Charles Michel has said that he has been losing sleep over his attitude during their visit to Turkey’s Presidency, where European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was not given an equal seat.

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KÜRKCÜ ON EU LEADERS' VISIT TO ERDOĞAN

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It is a known secret that Brussels is also aching for relations with Ankara getting rid of the limitations of the "Copenhagen Criteria" and moving towards lucrative topics.

9 April 2021 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

EU responsible for 'sofagate,' says Turkey's foreign minister

EU responsible for 'sofagate,' says Turkey's foreign minister

While the EU's Michel expressed his "sadness," Minister Çavuşoğlu downplayed the incident, saying that the relations between Ankara and Brussels are in a much better shape now.

Ursula von der Leyen not given an equal seat at Presidency

Ursula von der Leyen not given an equal seat at Presidency

While Erdoğan and European Council President Michel sat on equal seats, European Commission President von der Leyen first remained standing for some time, then sat on the couch across Turkey’s Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu.

EU's von der Leyen tells Erdoğan 'human rights non-negotiable'

EU's von der Leyen tells Erdoğan 'human rights non-negotiable'

The EU is ready to strengthen relations between Ankara and Brussels, the top EU officials have said after a meeting with President Erdoğan.

Eastern Mediterranean: EU 'wants to give dialogue a chance,' warns Turkey of sanctions

Eastern Mediterranean: EU 'wants to give dialogue a chance,' warns Turkey of sanctions

The EU's Michel and Von der Leyen have made remarks on relations with Turkey following the leaders' summit.

EU warns Turkey in the annual State of the Union Address

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRISIS

EU warns Turkey in the annual State of the Union Address

Addressing the Eastern Mediterranean crisis in her annual State of the Union Address, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has noted that “nothing is justification for Turkey’s attempts to intimidate its neighbors.”

16 September 2020