Turkey criticises EU for backing Netherlands in diplomatic dispute

Turkey has criticised the European Union for siding with the Netherlands in a diplomatic dispute over Turkish ministers’ campaign plans in the country.

Turkey has criticised the European Union for siding with the Netherlands in a diplomatic dispute over Turkish ministers’ campaign plans in the country.

In a statement, the Turkish foreign ministry said the EU’s stance on Turkey was "short-sighted" and "carried no value" for Turkey, as well as lending "credence" to extremists.