In a written answer on 27 July 2026, EU High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas declined to provide a legal assessment of reported Turkish plans to introduce a 'Blue Homeland' bill, instead reiterating the EU's call for Türkiye to respect international law and the sovereign rights of EU member states. The answer, responding to a question from Greek MEP Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi (EPP), noted that the content of the draft legislation has not been made public and that the Commission does not comment on media reports. Kallas stressed that the EU expects Türkiye to commit unequivocally to good neighbourly relations, international agreements, and the peaceful settlement of disputes, and that abstaining from unilateral actions violating international law is essential for regional stability and for a cooperative EU-Türkiye relationship. The High Representative raised these issues during her visit to Ankara on 30 June 2026, in meetings with President Erdoğan and Foreign Minister Fidan, as highlighted in a joint press release.
The answer contains no concrete proposals, deadlines, or enforcement measures, remaining at the level of declaratory support for international law and the sovereign rights of member states. The EU's position offers no new pressure mechanism on Ankara, leaving the matter to diplomatic channels and existing frameworks. Institutional follow-up is likely to remain within the Council's broader EU-Türkiye agenda, with no immediate legislative or sanction steps signalled.