‘The experience of the European Union member states in the 21st century clearly indicates that the true measure of sovereignty today is not primarily the question of the fulfilment of a legal concept, but the level of realization of economic and technological independence.’

‘The answer to the question posed in the title is “very important” in relation to these two neighbouring regions. This provides further reason to examine the situation regarding the participation of Türkiye and the Turkic States in EU programmes.’

‘The size and distribution of the economies of the US and the EU, with economies of USD 29 trillion and USD 19 trillion respectively, have an impact on everything, so it is worth bearing these facts in mind at all times, including when the EU and its member states are negotiating more and more disputes with the US.’