Erdogan warns Turkey may leave EU if necessary

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that Turkey could "part ways" with the European Union if necessary, in response to a European Parliament report stating that Turkey's accession process cannot resume under current circumstances. The report called for the EU to explore alternative frameworks for its ties with Ankara. Accession talks between Turkey and the EU have stalled in recent years due to concerns over human rights violations and the rule of law. Erdogan accused the EU of trying to break away from Turkey, while Turkey's Foreign Ministry criticized the report for containing unfounded allegations and prejudices.