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European lawmaker: Turkey's accession would destroy EU
14.07.2005 11:55
YEREVAN (YERKIR) - European Parliament member Jacques Toubon harshly
criticized the speech Turkey's chief envoy in the accession talks made
in the European Parliament.
Noting he did not understand anything from Babacan's speech, the
French Christian Democrat said Turkey takes EU membership as granted,
and that before talks could begin, Turkey should meet certain
requirements, including recognition of Cyprus, Armenian Genocide and
minority rights.
Speaking to the Turkish news agency ABHaber, Toubon said that by
admitting Turkey in the EU, the Brits would fulfill their old dream of
free trade cooperation, but it would result in European Union
destruction. "Turkey has a different concept of state and
culture. Turkey does not belong in EU," Toubon indicated.
14.07.2005 11:55
YEREVAN (YERKIR) - European Parliament member Jacques Toubon harshly
criticized the speech Turkey's chief envoy in the accession talks made
in the European Parliament.
Noting he did not understand anything from Babacan's speech, the
French Christian Democrat said Turkey takes EU membership as granted,
and that before talks could begin, Turkey should meet certain
requirements, including recognition of Cyprus, Armenian Genocide and
minority rights.
Speaking to the Turkish news agency ABHaber, Toubon said that by
admitting Turkey in the EU, the Brits would fulfill their old dream of
free trade cooperation, but it would result in European Union
destruction. "Turkey has a different concept of state and
culture. Turkey does not belong in EU," Toubon indicated.