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Monday, 6 August 2007
Club-Med gains supporters; Turkey puts fears to rest
As France-forged idea of a so-called Club-Med is increasingly gaining popularity among Mediterranean countries, Ankara is at rest since it believes the idea changes dimension. Read more...
Labels: eu, foreign policy, France
Thursday, 2 August 2007
France could re-open debate on Turkey referendum
EuObserver reports: The major political question of whether France will in future hold a referendum on the EU entry of Turkey and Balkan states may be soon re-opened for discussion, following the creation of a high-level committee on institutional reform by French president Nicolas Sarkozy. Read more...
Wednesday, 1 August 2007
PM Erdoğan to visit Britain and France
PM Erdogan is expected to pay visits to Britain and France. Read more...
Labels: foreign policy, France, UK
Tuesday, 10 July 2007
France to lock horns with Turkey
Barcin Inanc comments that France has indicated it will block preliminary talks with Ankara on an economic and monetary union. The German EU presidency plans to open three chapters of EU legislation for discussion with Turkey before the end of its presidency this month. This was to be a sign of the EU’s continued willingness to engage with Ankara despite the decision last year to freeze talks in eight areas due to Ankara’s refusal to open its ports to traffic from member state Cyprus. Read more...
Wednesday, 13 June 2007
Bad move at wrong time: France preparing moves against Turkish EU membership
Short before the elections in Turkey on 22 July France is preparing to move against Turkish membership of the European Union by indicating it will block preliminary talks with Ankara on economic and monetary union. EUObserver reports that French officials have expressed specific concern about Turkey being allowed to open negotiations in this area - a step in the direction of eventually becoming a member of the euro. Just to recall: While visiting Brussels last month, Sarkozy said "I believe that Turkey does not have a place in the European Union." Although French opposition to Turkish membership in the EU is known, this new move might support the anti-European movements in Turkey before the elections.
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