The Turkish people’s support for European Union membership and approval of NATO have risen remarkably over the past year, according to the Transatlantic Trends survey of the Washington-based German Marshall Fund on Sept. 10.
The survey, conducted in Turkey, the United States, Russia and 10 EU countries in June, found that 49% of Turks believe “NATO is still essential to our country’s security” — a 10-point increase from 39% a year ago. Similarly, the proportion of Turks who believe “EU membership would be good for Turkey” increased by eight points over the past year, climbing to 53% from 45% in 2013.
