Turkish media reacts to Kyriakos Mitsotakis on EU and regional relations

Recent statements by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis regarding Turkey’s European prospects and bilateral relations have drawn sharp criticism from Turkish media outlets. During a broadcast on CNN Turk, analysts and journalist Fulya Ozturk reviewed Mitsotakis’s remarks, which emphasized that Turkey must maintain positive relations with Greece to advance its European Union path.

Turkish commentators dismissed the relevance of the EU, describing it as an outdated structure on the verge of dissolution. They argued that Ankara is shifting its focus toward the Organization of Turkic States rather than pursuing European integration. The rhetoric included derogatory comments regarding Greece’s economy and infrastructure, with analysts labeling the country as the ‘poor neighbor’ that relies on EU funds.

Beyond economic critiques, the discussion touched on geopolitical tensions, specifically expressing concern over the militarization of Greek islands near Turkish coasts, such as Psara and Mytilene.