Arte: Europe turns a blind eye to Erdoğan's authoritarian moves in exchange for a helping hand

Turkey has lots to offer Europe: help with migration, conflict mediation, and a rapidly growing defence industry. That’s why the EU seems to turn a blind eye to President Erdoğan’s disregard for human rights and the rule of law. But what's the cost of this balancing act for the EU’s credibility?

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