Dimitris Papadakis, a member of the Socialist Group in the European Parliament, calls the report on Turkey "good overall"[/B], adding that he would have voted for it if it had more evidence.
In a statement to CNA, Papadakis said that there are many amendments in the report that are positive for our side, but "unfortunately we did not manage to introduce amendments, such as an embargo on the sale of arms to Turkey."
"I abstained from this report. I think it was a good report as a whole, but if it had contained some other elements, I would have voted for it."
"Unfortunately, Turkey is taking advantage of the fact that it is trying to play a mediating role in the Russia-Ukraine crisis and that is where we have to admit that it is winning points. This has greatly influenced the approach that some had to the progress report," Papadakis concludes.
Source: CNA
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