However, the deal came into question after the European Parliament, in view of Turkey's "disproportionate repressive measures" in response to July's failed military coup, voted on Nov. 24 in favor of a non-binding motion on suspending membership talks with Turkey, sparking strong reactions from Ankara.

In the wake of the vote, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened he could tear up the migration deal and open border gates "if EU goes too far."

However, he said later on Nov. 29 that his country has not yet "closed book" with the EU, but was considering other alternatives.

Turkey applied to join the EU in 1987 and started accession talks in 2005, but the talks have faltered in recent years due to disagreements over issues such as refugees, freedom of the press and human rights.

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