Source: European Parliament
Remembrance policies are under the competence of Member States.
Reconciliation is a core foundation of the European project. Good neighbourly relations and reconciliation are also essential elements of the EU’s enlargement policy.
It is fundamental that partner countries are able to face their past through open and serene debates. In this context, the Commission encourages meaningful dialogue between Türkiye and its neighbours paving the way towards full reconciliation.
Good neighbourly relations form an integral part of Türkiye ’s process of moving towards the EU. As stressed in the Commission’s 2024 Report on Türkiye[1], the country is expected to unequivocally commit to good neighbourly relations, international agreements and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
- [1] https://enlargement.ec.europa.eu/document/download/8010c4db-6ef8-4c85-aa06-814408921c89_en?filename=T%C3%BCrkiye%20Report%202024.pdf