Erdoğan calls NATO allies to include Türkiye to EU defense plans too

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan urged NATO allies to integrate Türkiye into EU defense initiatives during the NATO leaders’ summit in Ankara. Erdoğan emphasized Türkiye's strategic importance and commitment to NATO, highlighting the country's role in global security. This push suggests Ankara's ambition to bolster its defense capabilities and strengthen its geopolitical standing amid rising tensions in the region. By seeking inclusion in EU defense plans, Erdoğan aims to enhance Türkiye's strategic leverage and security cooperation with both NATO and the EU.