After Covid disparities sent people across borders in search of vaccines, the European Union tried to create a level playing field. But it’s still far from complete.
In a landmark decision, the European Court of Justice cleared the way for the bloc to cut billions in aid on the grounds that members are eroding rule-of-law checks and balances.
Turkish officials say a better EU perspective would entice Ankara to enact further reforms - although that's a position some are likely to view with scepticism.