Recent research highlighted by Eurostat reveals a dramatic annual increase in meat prices in Turkey, with a record surge of 100.4 percent as of February, positioning Turkey as the country with the highest meat inflation in Europe. This stark contrast is evident when compared to the modest 3.3 percent increase observed across the EU's 27 member states. The situation in Turkey further escalated in March, with notable price hikes in lamb (18.8 percent), beef (14.7 percent), and chicken (12.2 percent). This inflation rate in Turkey significantly surpasses that of other European countries, with Iceland and Serbia experiencing the next highest increases in meat prices at 10.2 percent and 9 percent, respectively. Conversely, countries like Denmark, Finland, and the Czech Republic saw a decrease in meat prices, showcasing a diverse inflation landscape across Europe.