Erdogan lobbies EU's von  der  Leyen to protect Turkish auto exports

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has lobbied the European Commission over a draft EU regulation that would prioritize 'Made in Europe' products in public procurement. The proposed law, aimed at bolstering domestic green industries, could exclude Turkey's significant automotive sector from public tenders for items like electric vehicles. Ankara is concerned this would undermine the 1995 EU-Turkey Customs Union, as the draft currently defines 'Made in Europe' to exclude Turkey. Turkish officials are pushing for an exemption, arguing that the customs union should qualify Turkey for inclusion in the initiative.