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EU Grants Spark Controversy Over Turkey's Funding Bias

8/13/2025

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TÜGVA and TÜRGEV have secured significant EU funding, with €194,454 and €251,531 awarded on August 1. Since its inception in 2003, Turkey's National Agency has been criticized for favoring pro-government groups in its funding decisions. From 2021 to 2024, these organizations have collectively received over €1 million in EU grants, raising eyebrows about transparency.

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TÜGVA and TÜRGEV have secured significant EU funding, with €194,454 and €251,531 awarded on August 1. Since its inception in 2003, Turkey's National Agency has been criticized for favoring pro-government groups in its funding decisions. From 2021 to 2024, these organizations have collectively received over €1 million in EU grants, raising eyebrows about transparency.