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Klaus Jurgens

Klaus Jurgens

Klaus Jurgens is a political analyst and journalist with over twelve years experience in Turkish affairs.

Klaus Jurgens is a political analyst and journalist with over twelve years experience in Turkish affairs.

Articles from author

Europe's Turkey resolution: baseless, biased and burning bridges

The European Parliament's resolution on Turkey's European Union accession talks reads more like a personal attack than a research-based text.

Europe's Turkey resolution: baseless, biased and burning bridges

Europe's Turkey resolution: baseless, biased and burning bridges

"Responsibly" cutting EU funds for Turkey is totally irresponsible

As the EU stumbles from one crisis to the next, its foreign policy continues to drift.

"Responsibly" cutting EU funds for Turkey is totally irresponsible

"Responsibly" cutting EU funds for Turkey is totally irresponsible

Has Austria shifted to the far-right? The truth is more complicated

Three coalition scenarios in Austria will determine which direction Austria will shift. Practically, the old guard in Austria is too deeply entrenched in the state apparatus to see an immediate, and marked, shift to the right in everyday governance.

Has Austria shifted to the far-right? The truth is more complicated

Has Austria shifted to the far-right? The truth is more complicated

The Council of Europe's decision to re-monitor Turkey is a disgrace

Is the decision to reopen the political monitoring of Turkey a signal that right-wing populism is influencing the top decision makers in the European Union?

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