Turkey’s referendum on Sunday saw a package of constitutional amendments win the support of 58 per cent of the Turkish population.
Perhaps the most significant change brought by the referendum campaign is the greater visibility brought to the objective of EU membership. The “yes” campaign made reference to the EU to convince Turkish public opinion of the package’s benefits. And today’s statement by the European Commission welcoming the adoption of the package underscored the growing interest of the EU in Turkey’s domestic dynamics.
For more: FT.com / Comment / Opinion - Europe must react to Turkey’s vote
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