“Ankara can help the European Union overcome the crisis, as Turkey’s economy is the strongest in Europe at the moment,” Ankara’s chief negotiator said.
“If Turkey is accepted as an EU member, millions of Muslims will travel across Europe without restraint and fill European employment markets and social systems,” Former German Chancellor said.
"No," Kouchner briefly replied when asked whether his two-day official visit to Turkey would make France change its position regarding Turkey's EU bid.