CHP Chairman Özgür Özel announced that they will take decisive steps to strengthen Turkey's relations with the European Union.

Özel criticized the current government's failures in EU relations, emphasizing the goal of regaining Turkey's status as a respected country. He stated that necessary reforms will be made to achieve this goal.

Highlighting the Copenhagen criteria, Özel expressed that these criteria will be implemented rapidly under CHP's governance. He asserted that they will take a firm stance for Turkey's full membership in the EU.

Özel emphasized that Turkey's relations with the EU should be strengthened not only economically but also through democratic values. In this context, he highlighted the importance of CHP's cooperation with Europe.

Özel stated that they will take the necessary steps for Turkey's EU membership and will also consider Europe's needs for Turkey during this process.