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Turkey Pushes for EU Customs Union Talks Amid Renewed Engagement

2/5/2026

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will urge rapid resumption of customs union talks with the European Union (EU) during EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos's visit.
Turkey's EU accession, stalled since 1999 over human rights issues, has seen renewed engagement.
Fidan will press to modernize the customs union beyond industrial goods and processed agricultural products.
He also seeks a fair migration burden-sharing deal and expects eased visa regulations for Turks.

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will urge rapid resumption of customs union talks with the European Union (EU) during EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos's visit.
Turkey's EU accession, stalled since 1999 over human rights issues, has seen renewed engagement.
Fidan will press to modernize the customs union beyond industrial goods and processed agricultural products.
He also seeks a fair migration burden-sharing deal and expects eased visa regulations for Turks.