Prof. Nathalie Tocci European Foreign Policy Expert Johns Hopkins SAIS, Europe:
Von der Leyen's remarks bunching Türkiye together with enemies like Russia were absolutely shameful & unpardonable.
And even if a mistake, they reveal hidden & not so hidden prejudices toward Türkiye.
Türkiye has played a constructive role on Ukraine, the Middle East, and now mediating alongside Pakistan & Egypt on Hormuz & the Iran nuclear deal.
Whether through the prism of Ukraine or Iran, Türkiye is a major strategic asset for Europe.
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