Turkey considers itself integral part of Europe, Erdogan says, calls on EU to grant it FULL MEMBERSHIP

Tayyip Erdogan

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called upon the EU to abide by its “promise” and grant Turkey full membership. The ascension talks have long been stalled, while Ankara has had multiple run-ins with the bloc’s members.

“We see ourselves as an inseparable part of Europe… However, this does not mean that we will bow down to overt attacks to our country and nation, veiled injustices, and double standards,” Erdogan said on Sunday as he addressed members of his ruling Justice and Development (AK) party via a video link.

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