Turkish president accuses bloc of trying to 'sever ties,' after European Parliament says accession process cannot take place 'under current circumstances'

Democratic backsliding under Turkish leader's presidency, disputes with EU-member Cyprus and other issues have held up country's progress toward admission to European bloc

Leader insists his country's future is in Europe, as bloc weighs further sanctions on Ankara for searching for gas in Greek waters

Turkish premier alleges unfair policies against Muslims, as France attempts clampdown on extremism in response to a wave of terror attacks

After Erdogan vows to start searching waters 'as soon as possible,' defying a mega-deal signed by Israel, Greece and Cyprus, European countries accuse Ankara of stoking conflict

Thousands throughout Europe protest Turkish assault on Syria's Kurds, while Ankara remains defiant

Turkish president says he will allow millions of refugees to head to Europe if bloc censures Ankara over military offensive against Kurdish forces

Concern of regional destabilization mounts after Ankara launches ground offensive on Kurdish forces following US troop withdrawal from area

EU chief says political solution is only way to end the Syrian conflict; NATO calls for Turkey to avoid actions that may further destabilize the region