BERLIN - Germany’s Angela Merkel said Wednesday a planned EU-Turkey deal offers the first “real chance” to end the migrant crisis but cautioned that the bloc won’t seek agreement at any cost.
Speaking on the eve of a crucial Brussels summit, Merkel made clear the EU would stand firm on civil rights in Turkey and that Ankara’s bid to eventually join the 28-nation club is “not on the agenda now”.
Europe, divided and desperate to end its biggest refugee influx since World War II, is pinning its hopes on a deal with Turkish President RecepTayyipErdogan.(AFP)