Turkey has no place in the European Union, said French presidential contender, Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy. He offers to fully stop Turkey's EU membership talks. "This is not a topic for discussion. Turkey has no place in the EU. It's impossible," Sarkozy said.

The Minister also proposed privileged partnership instead of full membership and called on Segolene Royal to express opinion on the issue. " I would like Ms Royal to express opinion. I am convinced that she has her own standpoint on the issue," he said, reports RFE/RL.