EU Pushes to Revive Visa-Free Travel Talks with Türkiye: What’s Holding It Back?

28 July 2025 · Europe Permit

  • 🇪🇺 The EU’s top envoy called on Türkiye and the EU to restart stalled visa liberalisation talks.

  • 🇹🇷 Turkish citizens still require a visa to enter the Schengen Area, a long-standing issue.

  • 🗓️ Negotiations began in 2013, but progress has slowed due to political and legal disagreements.

  • 📜 The EU has asked Türkiye to meet remaining technical criteria, including judicial reforms.

  • 🔍 Human rights and rule of law concerns remain key barriers in the negotiation process.

  • 💼 Turkish officials argue that economic and people-to-people exchanges would benefit from visa-free access.

  • 🧳 Many Turkish nationals face long wait times and high rejection rates for Schengen visas.

  • 🌍 EU representatives stressed the need for closer cooperation amid global migration challenges.

  • 🔄 Both sides acknowledged that rebuilding trust is essential to move talks forward.

  • 🔮 While no timeline is set, both parties seem willing to explore new momentum for 2025.

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