Here we explain the prospect of a new refugee deal between Turkey and the EU
After chaos gripped the Turkish-Greek border for two weeks, with hordes of refugees trying to cross over to reach various European cities, the leaders of the European Union and Turkey are in talks to draft a new refugee deal.
“The content of the agreement might be a little different from the 2016 deal. Because of the rise of the far-right across Europe, the EU does not want to receive refugees, possibly offering more aid to Turkey,” Kuneralp said while talking to“If a new refugee deal comes into force, it might start a new chapter between Turkey and the EU, opening a new path. Even a limited agreement with the EU could be introduced as a new beginning, gaining more time and creating a positive atmosphere.
The growing refugee debacle from Turkey’s southern borders to its western frontiers is primarily a result of the brutal nine-year Syrian civil war and the Syrian regime's bloodlust to take over Idlib, the last opposition stronghold. It has the potential to create another major wave of refugees knocking at the doors of Europe.
Turkey hosts nearly four million refugees, spending billions of dollars since the beginning of the Syrian civil war in 2011. While engaging in tough negotiations with European Council President Charles Michel and von der Leyen, Erdogan appears to be in an optimistic mood for the new deal.
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