EU Internal Divide Over Turkey's Role Exposed by von der Leyen Remarks (defence24.com)

• Von der Leyen called for Europe to be 'completed' to avoid influence from Russia, Turkey, China.
• Charles Michel criticized the statement, revealing EU internal division.
• EU lacks coherent strategy toward Turkey, as shown by subsequent clarifications.

"European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's comment that Europe must be 'completed' to avoid falling under influence of Russia, Turkey, or China has exposed a deep structural divide within the EU. Reactions from European Council President Charles Michel and subsequent clarifications show the bloc lacks a coherent strategy toward key partners like Turkey."