The statement that Turkey will send Sweden’s Protocol of Accession to NATO to the Turkish Grand National Assembly, has been reported in the European press.last minuteThe Spanish press described President Erdogan as the “absolute hero of the summit”, while the “green light” was given to Sweden’s NATO membership. In the European press, “Erdogan paved the way for Sweden to join NATO”, “A surprise in the evening”, “Deal has been reached, Sweden will join NATO soon”, “Erdogan promised to remove the obstacle to Sweden’s NATO membership” headings came to the fore.
AGREEMENT FROM THE SUMMIT
At the NATO Summit in Lithuania yesterday, an agreement was reached after the trilateral meeting between President Erdogan, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg and Swedish leader Kristersson. Accordingly, Türkiye will support Sweden’s NATO membership. In return, Stoltenberg will appoint a Special Counter-Terrorism Coordinator for the first time in NATO’s history. A bilateral security mechanism will be established between Sweden and Türkiye. Sweden will support Turkey’s EU membership, lifting of sanctions and visa liberalization.
“SURPRISED” HIGHLIGHT IN THE GERMAN PRESS
Turkey’s Swedish decision was announced in the German press as breaking news. Bild newspaper used the headline “Erdogan paved the way for Sweden to join NATO” and emphasized that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s approval decision was a surprise. The website of Deutschlandfunk radio announced with the headline “Erdogan signaled that Sweden is ready to take NATO membership to the parliament”, and it was stated that there were movements in Vilnius regarding Sweden’s planned NATO membership. Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, on the other hand, announced that Turkey would support Sweden’s NATO membership with the headline “A surprise in the evening”.
“STOPPED TO BLOCK”
With the headline “Erdogan promised to support Sweden’s NATO membership”, Der Spiegel also stated that Ankara did not allow Sweden to join NATO for a long time, but now it has lifted the blockade on Sweden’s membership.
In the news that Süddeutsche Zeitung used the headline “Erdogan gave up preventing Sweden’s NATO membership”, it was emphasized that President Erdogan wanted to present the accession protocol to his parliament as soon as possible.
“SWEDEN IS GOING ON THE PATH OF NATO AFTER TURKEY’S DECISION”
Sky News television in England announced Turkey’s decision on Sweden’s NATO membership as a “last minute development” with the headline “Stoltenberg said Erdogan supports Sweden’s entry into NATO”. The Times newspaper, in its news titled “Erdogan withdrew Sweden’s objection to NATO membership,” said, “Sweden is on track to join NATO in the coming weeks, after Turkey withdrew its objections before the NATO Summit to be held in Lithuania tomorrow.” assessment was included.
“A GREAT DEVELOPMENT”
The Guardian newspaper, in its news titled “Turkey has agreed to support Sweden’s NATO application”, stated that “significant progress” was made in the last talks held before the NATO Summit to be held in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania.
“GREEN LIGHT FROM ERDOĞAN AFTER HARD BARGAINING”
The Greek press closely followed the agreement between Turkey and Sweden on NATO membership. Eleftheros Typos newspaper used the headline “Erdogan said yes to Sweden’s NATO membership” in its “last minute” news. EFSYN newspaper, on the other hand, covered the decision process in detail in its news titled “Green light from Erdogan for NATO after a hard bargain”.
ATTENTION TO TURKEY’S GAINS
Ethnos newspaper, in its news with the headline “Fast developments: Stoltenberg said, ‘Erdogan accepted Sweden’s membership to NATO'”, citing Anadolu Agency as a source, and that Sweden’s EU membership, including the updating of the Customs Union and visa liberalization, It was noted that he would actively support the process. On the other hand, Greek State Television (ERT) carried Stoltenberg’s “historical step” words regarding the decision to the headline of the news.
EMPLOYEES THE SUPPORT THAT WILL BE GIVEN IN CIRCUMSTANCE
The Italian press announced that Turkey’s green light for Sweden’s NATO membership was a “last minute” development.
The Italian ANSA agency conveyed the development to its readers with the words, “The agreement has been reached. Sweden will soon join NATO.” In the news, “Erdogan gave his consent. Stockholm will support Turkey’s EU membership.” statements were included. La Repubblica newspaper also used the headline “Green light from Erdogan to Sweden’s NATO membership” on its website.
The news channel Rainews24 also passed on as “flash news” that Stoltenberg gave the green light to Sweden for Turkey’s NATO membership, with the phrase “A deal has been reached”.
“DESPITE THE PRESSES, I SEALED ITS COMMITMENT”
In the news of El Pais newspaper in Spain, under the headline “Erdogan promised to remove the obstacle to Sweden’s NATO membership”, “Sweden’s way to become the 32nd member of NATO has been opened. It made it possible for him to seal his commitment to unblock Sweden’s accession, which he maintained despite strong pressure from his other allies.” he wrote.
“ABSOLUTE OWNER OF THE SUMMIT”
ABC newspaper, on the other hand, used the headline “Erdogan gave the green light to Sweden’s membership in NATO, which will end its historic neutrality”. “Erdogan presents himself as the great strategist-negotiator of the current world leaders. Neither Biden, Macron, nor Scholz,” the newspaper said, adding, “Erdogan said yes to mediation in the war between Russia and Ukraine, at the NATO Summit, that Sweden will be the 32nd member.” He added that he added a new beginning and was the absolute hero of the summit.
“ERDOĞAN REMOVED THE RAMP FOR SWEDEN”
Klix, one of the most read news portals in Bosnia and Herzegovina, reported that “Turkey will support Sweden’s membership in NATO.” used the phrase. Serbian media included the statements of NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and stated that Turkey would send Sweden’s NATO accession protocol to the parliament. Serbian Radio and Television said, “Erdogan lifted the ramp for Sweden’s NATO membership.” made its assessment. Croatian media announced the developments with the headlines “Green light from Turkey to Sweden” and “Erdogan accepted Sweden’s NATO membership”.