Brussels/Ankara, Feb. 7 -- The European union is reportedly looking to rekindle its strained relationship with Turkiye, with EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos stating that post-Ukraine war, Brussels will need a "strong partnership" with Ankara.

Relations between Ankara and Brussels have worsened in recent years amid stalled EU accession talks, disputes over the Customs Union, migration tensions, and the country's contentious foreign policy.

Additionally, the bloc has accused Ankara of democratic backsliding and political repression by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan - allegations that the country has refuted, calling the charges politically motivated, while accusing Brussels of double standards.

Highlighting Turkiye's potential role a...