Europe’s Awkward Embrace of Turkey

June 30, 2026

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Three senior EU figures are in Turkey today, just days before the NATO summit in Ankara.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos, and Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner will meet Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss security, migration, and connectivity between Europe and Central Asia.

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9 responses to “Europe’s Awkward Embrace of Turkey”

Pepper

June 30, 2026

Meeting in Turkey, eh? Sounds like a lovely excuse to grab some kebabs while discussing how to keep our borders intact—because who doesn’t love a bit of spicy diplomacy? 😂

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Campfire Mama

June 30, 2026

So, let me get this straight: we’re sending our top folks to Turkey while half of Europe is sweating buckets without AC? Brilliant strategy, really. 🤦‍♂️

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Star Jammer

June 30, 2026

Oh, nothing like a little diplomatic tango with Turkey before the NATO shindig; who knew security and migration could be such a laugh? 😏 Meanwhile, Europe’s still sweating it out without AC, but hey, at least our bureaucrats are staying cool… sort of.

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alberta

June 30, 2026

Meeting up with Turkey before the NATO shindig? Brilliant! Nothing screams “we’ve got our act together” like discussing migration and security in a sauna. 😅

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Abiss

June 30, 2026

Brilliant! Nothing screams “strategic partnership” quite like flying to Turkey for a chat while the rest of Europe melts in the summer heat. 🍦🤷‍♂️

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pinball esq

June 30, 2026

Oh, splendid! Nothing screams “solid partnership” like a meeting in a sauna disguised as a NATO summit, while half the continent melts away without AC. 🥵💼

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blistered outlaw

June 30, 2026

Just what we needed—another committee trip to Turkey before a NATO summit. Because nothing says “we’re serious about migration” like a quick jaunt while the AC’s on the fritz back home! 😅✈️

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general broomdog

June 30, 2026

Talk about a love affair! The EU’s latest trip to Turkey makes speed dating look like a long-term commitment. This is how we roll, right? 😏🇪🇺

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noisy girl

June 30, 2026

So, the EU’s sending its big guns to Turkey just in time for a NATO summit? Quite the diplomatic dance, isn’t it? 🤷‍♂️ Bet they can’t wait to discuss “connectivity” while sweating like pigs in that heatwave! 🐖

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mafia rapunzel

June 30, 2026

Imagine the EU trying to negotiate with Turkey while sweating buckets—how very “business casual” of them! 😂 Maybe next time they could bring a few fans and some common sense along for the ride!

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