German Foreign Minister gives cautious warning Turkey’s not ready to join EU

German Foreign Minister gives cautious warning Turkey’s not ready to join EU

July 27, 2010 - 18:54 AMT
"If the question had to be decided today, Turkey would not be able to join and the European Union would not be able to incorporate Turkey," Westerwelle stated.
EU to open new negotiating chapter with Turkey June 30

EU to open new negotiating chapter with Turkey June 30

June 14, 2010 - 13:32 AMT
“The EU has required the adoption of the Food Safety Law to open the negotiation chapter on food safety, veterinary and phytosanitary policy,” Egemen Bagis said.

Thilo Sarrazin: Immigrants are making Germany 'dumber'

June 12, 2010 - 12:18 AMT
“I don't have to accept someone who lives off a state they reject, doesn't properly take care of the education of his children-and keeps producing more little girls in headscarves,” Bundesbank board member said.
Turkey’s joining the EU within next 25-30 years highly unlikely

Turkey’s joining the EU within next 25-30 years highly unlikely

May 21, 2010 - 20:04 AMT
Bernard Guetta: EU enlargement would bring to disorder. The boat is full.
Artak Shakaryan: key to reconciliation is in the hands of Armenian and Turkish societies

Artak Shakaryan: key to reconciliation is in the hands of Armenian and Turkish societies

March 31, 2010 - 17:11 AMT
“Rapprochement issue can’t be resolved by either of two countries; Armenian and Turkish societies must be the ones to find a solution,” Armenian expert said.

German Chancellor repeats Turkey not suitable for full EU membership

March 30, 2010 - 13:57 AMT
Angela Merkel: the rules of the game have changed since 2005.
Erdogan: privileged partnership is unknown to EU treaties

Erdogan: privileged partnership is unknown to EU treaties

March 25, 2010 - 13:00 AMT
Turkish Prime Minister said Ankara will settle for nothing less than full membership in the European Union.
Germany offers Turkey

Germany offers Turkey "alternatives" instead of full EU membership

March 23, 2010 - 13:41 AMT
Besides talks on Turkey's EU membership bid, Merkel's trip will focus on Istanbul as the 2010 European Capital of Culture and the integration of German citizens of Turkish heritage.

Does Sweden compensate the decision of its Parliament?

March 19, 2010 - 17:05 AMT
The Swedish Government stated about its political and material support to reforms in Turkey to facilitate its accession to the EU.
Erdogan to visit UK

Erdogan to visit UK

March 15, 2010 - 13:22 AMT
Turkish-British relations, Turkey’s EU bid, Cyprus problem as well as regional and international issues will be in focus.