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9/11/09

Why Should Europe Accept Turkey Into Its Union?

The Washington Note

"Why Should Europe Accept Turkey Into Its Union?

I just finished reading the Independent Committee on Turkey's report on Turkey's EU accession negotiations. The Committee consists of European elder statesman who support Turkey's membership and are alarmed by the "vicious circle" of events that is jeopardizing Turkey's EU prospects.

The term "vicious circle" is meant to capture how European opposition to Turkey's membership has led to a slowdown in Turkey's reform program, which in turn has led to further opposition within Europe."

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