The European Union's ongoing engagement with Turkey reflects a push toward pragmatic strategic re-engagement while managing -- rather than resolving -- the stalled accession process and enduring political frictions. European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos will conduct an official visit to Turkey on Feb. 5-6. In a media interview ahead of the trip, Kos emphasized the need to "look with fresh eyes" at EU-Turkey relations, underscoring the mutual benefits of a stronger strategic partnership and the importance of building trust between the two sides amid global geopolitical shifts. During this visit, she will hold high-level meetings with Turkish counterparts across ministries, including foreign affairs, transport and infrastructure, energy and natural resources, and finance. She will also oversee the signing of at least two European Investment Bank-backed renewable energy projects, each valued at 100 million euros. Kos's agenda also includes discussions on trade, migration, connectivity strategy and mechanisms for enhancing people-to-people...
