Turkey will continue its economic relations with the European Union but will review all political and administrative ties, including a deal to curb illegal migration, after an April referendum, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday.
In an interview with broadcaster CNN Turk, Erdogan said everything “from A to Z” in Turkey’s relations with Europe would be reviewed after the April 16 referendum on constitutional changes that would extend his powers.
He said European countries were allowing events for those campaigning for a “no” vote while banning Turkish officials from rallying “yes” supporters. He accused Germany of supporting terrorism and said he had no plans to visit the country before the referendum, contrary to some recent media reports.