In a recent poll, more than a third of Turks said that the European Union is a more valued partner than China, Russia and the United States combined. Yet if tourist visas are any indication, the EU doesn’t hold the same opinion of Turkey.
Schengen visa approvals for Turkish travelers have fallen off a cliff in recent years, sparking outrage across the political divide. After a nearly fivefold increase in visa rejections for Turkish applicants, the Foreign Ministry accused the…