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Turkey as ?Healthy man of sick Europe? by Yavuz Baydar

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?Healthy man of sick Europe? from Bosphorus Diary by Yavuz Baydar As what the Economist notes as a ?welcome rise? of Turkey in the economic and international policy field becomes increasingly visible, the state of confusion within the EU about Turkey is more clearly exposed. It is an interesting type of development. In the first … Read more

Sum of the week (2): US plays ‘genocide’ card to pressure Turkey on NATO missile system; Economist reports on Turkey etc…

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A special report on Turkey: Doing it by the book | The Economist A special report on Turkey: The Davutoglu effect | The Economist Analysis: Turkey hesitates on missile defense from Yahoo news Turkey finds itself once again in an awkward position between fellow NATO members and Iran as it considers a proposal to place … Read more

The ESI Project: The Great Debate (on Turkey and Turks in Germany)

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here is the website for the project… “In order to open this debate up to a wider interested public (including non-German speakers) we begin today by introducing some of the main thinkers and voices: intellectuals such as Necla Kelek, Thilo Sarrazin, Bassam Tibi, Henryk M. Broder, Stefan Luft, Ralph Giordano, Claus Leggewie, Werner Schiffauer, Seyran … Read more

Eurobarometer’s E-Communications Household Survey/ Olivier Roy on ‘Islam in Europe’

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E-Communications Household Survey Europeans are becoming increasingly “digital” according to a European Commission Eurobarometer survey which questioned 27,000 households throughout the EU on their use of internet, telephones and TV. More Europeans are subscribing to broadband internet and digital television in fixed-cost bundled ‘packages’. Increased broadband take-up means even more Europeans are going online with … Read more

Euro roundup: Niquab veil and mini-skirt; Wilders about to become Dutch coalition member…

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“Two young French muslim women decided to protest the recent French ban against wearing veils that cover the face, by walking around Paris in Niquab veil and ….. mini-skirt. Creating quite a stir. French article and video here. English article here.” Found here. Greek taxing madness by Open Europe blog team Today’s gloomy revelations from … Read more

Euro roundup: “Red Ed” shifts Labour to the left, Greek economy etc…

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Ed Miliband… MAIN FOCUS: “Red Ed” shifts Labour to the left | 27/09/2010 from euro|topics Ed Miliband has edged out his brother David to win the elections for the position of chairman of the British Labour Party. The victory of Ed Miliband – situated on the party’s left – means a change in direction for … Read more

Sarkozy’s France: A Land of Intelorance- Roma policy, Burqa ban, Le Monde scandal

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French face veil ban passes last legislative hurdle from Hurriyet Dailynews France’s proposed ban on full face veils in public cleared its last legislative hurdle Tuesday when the Senate approved a bill outlawing the garments. The burqa ban: it’s complicated from FP Passport by Blake Hounshell Roma expulsions: France versus Europe by Grahnlaw It was … Read more

Sarrazin and Wilders stopped for the moment, Sarkozy continues his crusade against Roma people….

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Bundesbank calls for dismissal of Sarrazin from FT.com – World, Europe Germany’s Bundesbank says it will ask Christian Wulff, the country’s president, to dismiss Thilo Sarrazin, a board member who caused outrage by saying Jews shared ‘a certain gene’ and Muslims were unwilling to fit into German society Wilders pulls out as Dutch talks fail … Read more

Rene Cuperus: Christian-democrats prefer islamophobic populists

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Christian-democrats prefer islamophobic populists from Social Europe Journal by Rene Cuperus In the Netherlands, like in Belgium, the formation of a new cabinet is underway. In these small, but ultracomplex coalition countries,  it takes weeks and weeks to form governments.  Cabinet formation is a giant Sudoku puzzle. What’s behind Sarkozy’s crackdown on the Roma? from … Read more

Euro roundup: Corruption scandal that threatens Sarkozy

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Interactive graphic on France as aAllegations of illegal donations from the country's richest woman plunge Nicolas Sarkozy into the biggest crisis of his presidency, despite protests he is the victim of a smear campaign.

Interactive graphic on France as aAllegations of illegal donations from the country’s richest woman plunge Nicolas Sarkozy into the biggest crisis of his presidency, despite protests he is the victim of a smear campaign.

MAIN FOCUS: Corruption affair threatens Sarkozy | 07/07/2010

from euro|topics

According to media reports French President Nicolas Sarkozy and other conservative politicians have received bribes from L’Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt. The affair is seriously jeopardising Sarkozy’s re-election prospects and disabling the already crisis-ridden Europe, commentators write.

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Euro roundup: The Franco-German axis takes some hits recently

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Frosty

by Open Europe blog team


The Franco-German axis, which for so long has defined the European Union, has taken some serious hits lately. Following the trauma of the eurozone crisis, the relationship between the two countries is heading towards a historic post-war low – to the point that Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy are no longer on speaking terms according to whispers in Brussels. This wasn’t helped by Sarkozy’s comments the other week that “95 percent” of the bailout package deal agreed corresponded to French demands.

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Euro roundup: Blair lures Lib-Democrats, Merkel’s headaches, Saving Greeks etc…

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MAIN FOCUS: Brown lures Liberal Democrats into coalition | 11/05/2010

from euro|topics

In a surprise move British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced on Monday his resignation as Labour Party leader, to pave the way for coalition talks with the Liberal Democrats. But Europe’s press doubts this gambit can keep Labour in power.

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Turkey [still] asks Germany for help

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Turkey asks Germany for help if EU bid stalls (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan asked visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday to help Turkey if its bid for EU membership becomes deadlocked, most probably because of a dispute with Cyprus.

Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan (R), accompanied ...

Turkey’s Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan (R), accompanied by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, (2nd R) breaks a cigarette after talking to a Turkish woman (L) after the Turkish-German Business Forum at the Ottoman-era Ciragan Palace in Istanbul March 30, 2010. Erdogan, who is leading the anti-smoking campaign in Turkey, advised the woman to give her up smoking.REUTERS/Engin Cepel/Handou

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Angela Merkel hangs out with ‘privileged partners’

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Merkel'in İstanbul ziyareti-30.03

with Egemen Bağış (Chief EU negotiator) and Ertuğrul Günay (Minister of Tourism and Culture)

all photo credits: Hürriyet

Merkel seeks to defuse Turkish schools row

from FT.com – World, Europe
Ankara wants to open Turkish-language secondary schools in Germany, but the German chancellor said her aim was for everyone in the country to participate fully in society

Merkel'in İstanbul ziyareti-30.03

with PM Erdoğan; they are bros for sure:)

ANDREW FINKEL – Eine Minute

Germany is Turkey?s biggest trading partner in Europe. There are 3 million people of Turkish origin living in Germany. Turkey is a European Union applicant. And it has been nearly four years since a German chancellor set foot on Turkish soil. What could be more natural than for Angela Merkel to pay a neighborly call, one might think. But the official visit has not got off to a flying start, at least from a public relations point of view.

Merkel'in İstanbul ziyareti-30.03


Erdogan, Merkel agree on Turkish schools in Germany?

Merkel'in İstanbul ziyareti-30.03

with President Abdullah Gül

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Merkel in town, for what?

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Probably trade deals. Turkey-Germany relations are quite dense in fact. But I never liked Merkel who keeps pushing for privileged partnership to Turkey. Negotiations for full membership continues and Merkel still fantasizes with that. What kind of an ally her government is?

EU row sours Merkel’s Turkey trip

from BBC News | Europe | World Edition
An official visit to Turkey by Germany’s Chancellor Merkel is being overshadowed by spats over EU membership.

Why is Merkel coming to Turkey? by ALİ YURTTAGÜL

from Today’s Zaman, your gateway to Turkish daily news :: Op-Ed
Questioning the purpose of Chancellor Angela Merkel?s visit to Ankara is not a rhetorical approach; rather it stems from the visit?s background, which brings up interesting questions.

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