President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Europe on Friday that Turkey can open its borders with the European Union if it pushes Ankara further, allowing refugees to cross.
The remarks come a day after the European Parliament voted to suspend talks with Ankara on Turkey joining the EU. The vote was non-binding.
The EU reached a deal with Turkey this year meant to stem the flow of migrants to the bloc and avoid a repeat of last year, when hundreds of thousands of refugees left Turkish territory and made their way to Europe.
Europe is increasingly upset with Turkey over rights concerns, a widespread crackdown on the opposition and stepped up rhetoric against Brussels.
