Egemen Bagis: Turkey disappointed with EU membership talks

Egemen Bagis: Turkey disappointed with EU membership talks

December 9, 2010 - 14:41 AMT  18:24 GMT
“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.
Erdogan suggests creating “Islamic Schengen”

Erdogan suggests creating “Islamic Schengen”

November 25, 2010 - 19:24 AMT  18:24 GMT
“Turkey wants “zero” problem with its neighbours and undertakes sincere efforts to this end,” Turkish Prime Minister said.

Athens calls for EU-Turkey summit after Turkish general elections in 2011

November 25, 2010 - 19:22 AMT  18:24 GMT
Greek Foreign Ministry: Turkey’s EU accession talks which are moving at the speed of a turtle.
Turkey’s possible European Union membership would be a big mistake

Turkey’s possible European Union membership would be a big mistake

November 25, 2010 - 17:31 AMT  18:24 GMT
“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.
French President to visit Turkey in December

French President to visit Turkey in December

November 23, 2010 - 15:19 AMT  18:24 GMT
Sarkozy’s visit to Turkey is an important step towards the country’s joining the EU.
UK to help Turkey join EU

UK to help Turkey join EU

October 24, 2010 - 18:10 AMT  18:24 GMT
"Britain is the country that would understand the best the ups and downs Turkey goes through in its accession process,” Egemen Bagis said.
Turkey-EU negotiations delayed for political reasons

Turkey-EU negotiations delayed for political reasons

October 19, 2010 - 14:43 AMT  18:24 GMT
Egemen Bagis: Turkey, however, will continue with its activities despite of that.
Over 50 French MPs demand to withdraw Turkey’s financing within EU accession framework

Over 50 French MPs demand to withdraw Turkey’s financing within EU accession framework

October 18, 2010 - 18:13 AMT  18:24 GMT
Polls conducted in France show the country supports Turkey’s privileged partnership, rather than full membership in EU.
Stefan Fule: EU should show full commitment to Turkey's process

Stefan Fule: EU should show full commitment to Turkey's process

October 15, 2010 - 14:51 AMT  18:24 GMT
"I don't think it is useful for any negotiations if in the middle of the game you start to question the rules," EU enlargement chief said.
Kouchner offers no change on French opposition to Turkey’s accession to EU

Kouchner offers no change on French opposition to Turkey’s accession to EU

October 12, 2010 - 13:59 AMT  18:24 GMT
"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.
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