Britain, Sweden support Turkey’s membership in EU

Britain, Sweden support Turkey’s membership in EU

February 18, 2011 - 12:12 AMT  12:37 GMT
“When it joins the EU upon fulfilling all the necessary criteria, Turkey will bring more power to the EU,” Sweden’s Foreign Minister Carl Bildt said.
EUSG looks for volunteers to support Turkey’s EU membership process

EUSG looks for volunteers to support Turkey’s EU membership process

January 26, 2011 - 17:19 AMT  12:37 GMT
Those who wish to join the program of Turkey's Secretariat General for EU Affairs (EUSG) will go through training in Ankara and Istanbul.
Sarkozy to discuss Nabucco in Turkey

Sarkozy to discuss Nabucco in Turkey

January 21, 2011 - 09:31 AMT  12:37 GMT
The visit agenda will also include Turkey’s bid to the European Union, Cyprus negotiations and the situation in Middle East.
The Guardian: Turkey will become EU member sooner or later

The Guardian: Turkey will become EU member sooner or later

January 18, 2011 - 16:26 AMT  12:37 GMT
“Germany and France's negative attitude towards Turkey is temporary,” The Guardian columnist said.

Yves Leterme: Turkey must fulfill many requirements to become EU full member

January 10, 2011 - 17:25 AMT  12:37 GMT
According to the Belgian Prime Minister, approaches imposing a certain lifestyle on the growing Muslim population in Europe will not be helpful for achieving harmony in society.
Erdogan slams EU policy towards Turkey

Erdogan slams EU policy towards Turkey

January 8, 2011 - 16:28 AMT  12:37 GMT
“If the EU does not want to accept Turkey as a full member, it should announce that since our patience has its limits," Turkish Prime Minister sated.

Egemen Bagis: We are ready for EU in 2014

January 3, 2011 - 14:20 AMT  12:37 GMT
The EU cannot take any political steps because of impacts of the global financial crisis, Egemen Bagis said.
EU to intensify relations with Turkey

EU to intensify relations with Turkey

December 14, 2010 - 13:51 AMT  12:37 GMT
The EU and Turkey should strengthen the dialogue on energy security and Cyprus problem, EU foreign ministers said in statement.
WikiLeaks: Pope Benedict XVI wanted to keep Turkey out of EU

WikiLeaks: Pope Benedict XVI wanted to keep Turkey out of EU

December 13, 2010 - 14:19 AMT  12:37 GMT
In 2004 Cardinal Ratzinger, the future pope, spoke out against letting a Muslim state join, although at the time the Vatican was formally neutral on the question.
Erdogan: Turkey speaks against politicization of Armenian issue

Erdogan: Turkey speaks against politicization of Armenian issue

December 9, 2010 - 15:02 AMT  12:37 GMT
“The issue is put on vote in various countries, however, those who vote are unaware of the state of affairs,” Turkish Prime Ministers said.
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