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How long will Turkey be knocking on EU doors?

July 14, 2011 - 15:04 AMT  09:42 GMT
The new Turkish government established a Ministry for EU Affairs. Egemen Bagis, former State Minister and Chief Negotiator for EU talks, was appointed head of the newly-formed Ministry. There is also the National Agency attached to the Ministry that deals with coordinating the education of Turkish students abroad. Bagis believes that students are able to root out the prejudices, the biggest obstacle to Turkey’s EU membership. “It is important that about 40 thousand students who are annually sent to Europe make it clear why Turkey should join the EU,” he said.
Turkey to increase EU efficiency, Gul says

Turkey to increase EU efficiency, Gul says

June 7, 2011 - 15:31 AMT  09:42 GMT
Turkish President: EU including Turkey will be more successful in dealing with both external and internal threats to Europe's security.
Gul calls on Austria to show more solidarity towards Turkey’s EU membership

Gul calls on Austria to show more solidarity towards Turkey’s EU membership

May 3, 2011 - 12:55 AMT  09:42 GMT
Turkish President Abdullah Gul has said Turkey's European Union membership is a “strategic necessity” for the 27-nation bloc.
Queen Elizabeth II doesn’t want Turkey in EU for a long time

Queen Elizabeth II doesn’t want Turkey in EU for a long time

April 27, 2011 - 11:02 AMT  09:42 GMT
UK Labor Minister’s former girlfriend has made public what she claims is the monarch’s opinion of the expansion of the European Union.
Turkey submitted its application for EU membership 24 years ago

Turkey submitted its application for EU membership 24 years ago

April 14, 2011 - 18:21 AMT  09:42 GMT
Turkey has taken important actions in this process and continues advancing on its way, Turkey’s chief EU negotiator Egemen Bagis said.
Finland to promote Turkey’s “marriage” with EU

Finland to promote Turkey’s “marriage” with EU

March 30, 2011 - 12:31 AMT  09:42 GMT
"The candidate countries usually wonder when they will become a member. But the important thing is the marriage not the wedding,” Tarja Halonen said.
Davutoglu: Turkey will be EU member by 2023

Davutoglu: Turkey will be EU member by 2023

March 28, 2011 - 13:28 AMT  09:42 GMT
“Turkey's EU ambition is not against Russia or the U.S., instead, Turkey wants to maintain strong ties with the two countries,” Turkish Foreign Ministers said.
Gul: Turkey must show determination in the issue of the country’s full EU membership

Gul: Turkey must show determination in the issue of the country’s full EU membership

March 24, 2011 - 15:39 AMT  09:42 GMT
“Despite some countries’ impeding Turkey’s full membership, reaching the EU standards is among our country’s main priorities,” Turkish President said.
Armenia interested in Turkey's success on its road to EU accession

Armenia interested in Turkey's success on its road to EU accession

March 17, 2011 - 18:12 AMT  09:42 GMT
Turkey faces serious pressure, and it is not ready to establish relations with Armenia without preconditions.
Le Monde: EU doesn’t want to sever relations with Ankara, yet doesn’t want to yield to its demands

Le Monde: EU doesn’t want to sever relations with Ankara, yet doesn’t want to yield to its demands

February 21, 2011 - 10:39 AMT  09:42 GMT
“The Union’s main goal is to convince Turkey to agree to privileged partnership,” the newspaper reports.
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