Erkan's field diary: "Turkey political strife puts EU in dilemma

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Turkey political strife puts EU in dilemma

By Paul Taylor, European Affairs Editor - Analysis

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union is in a dilemma over how to respond to worsening political tension in Turkey, which is shaking political and financial stability in its largest and most difficult candidate country."

Turkish Turmoil and the EU

A Financial Times editorial examines the impact of the recent Constitutional Court case on Turkish-EU relations. Banning the AKP, the editorial states, will tremendously damage relations between the EU and Turkey."

Cyprus leaders agree to single sovereignty

Cypriot President Demetris Christofias and the leader of the Turkish community Mehmet Ali Talat have made a significant breakthrough in negotiations aimed at reunifying the divided island, according to reports in international and local media.

France committed to continuation of negotiations

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France praises Turkish military

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner, whose country took over the six-month-term presidency of the European Union yesterday, said the Turkish army played an important role in strengthening

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Turkey rejects reference to MedUnion in Euromed declaration

How should Europe act vis-à-vis Turkey?

Europe has had to deal with a number of troubled countries during its enlargement process, but each of these countries has taken the necessary steps to ensure a smooth integration with the European Union.

Anti-Roma racism: a source of shame for the EU and Turkey

Any traveler in Central or Eastern Europe will likely meet or see someone of Roma (Gypsy) descent. If said traveler happens to strike up a conversation with a friendly Bulgarian, Romanian or Slovak, there is a good chance that the traveler will be warned about “the dark people who will steal your money.”

Erkan's field diary

"Turkey political strife puts EU in dilemma