Why Europe “closes its eyes” in demonstrations in Turkey, and did not do the same in Belarus years ago

Years ago, Europe was “on the rails” for giant demonstrations in Belarus that erupted after the election, where Alexander Lukashenko was elected. However, in the case of Turkey today it “closes” in the repression of Recep Tayyip Erdogan. According to Politico’s analysis, two European officials who have called for anonymous remains anonymous, said that the Turkey’s situation as a candidate for the EU obliged it to adhere to democratic values ​​and that Brussels would react to their violations. “We are watching the ongoing situation in Turkey with great concern,” one said. With more than a thousand people, including journalists, who have been arrested by security forces since the beginning of turmoil last week, “the latest developments are contrary to the very logic of EU accession.” However, given Turkey’s importance to immigration, trade, energy and defense, any EU reaction is unlikely to overthrow relations between […]
Source: News Beast

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