This morning i was a guest at @euronews commenting on #Turkey - EU relations and what is next. They have asked me about the challenges President Erdogan is facing in the domestic and international arena and if the relations could be repaired 1/ 
Erdogan is facing a tough time both in domestic politics and also in the international arena. He doesn’t have the majority at home, needs to rely on ultranationalist MHP. In international relations, according to many, he is a challenger, desiring to change the status-quo. 2/
Turkey - EU relations always had its ups-and-downs. According to @JosepBorrellF, High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy we are at a watershed moment with Turkey. 3/
I personally tend to believe that Turkey-EU relations are more resilient than many assume for one simple reason: Interdependency. Be it the economy, migration, security or fight against terrorism. However, its clear that the patience and trust have been consumed. 4/
Point beyond today's show: If Turkey relies on the divisions in the EU and the lack of common policy, my sense is that this is coming to an end. It may not materialise during the German Presidency, however, the much awaited united reaction is to come if things don't change. End/
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