EP TO VOTE ON TURKEY REPORT TODAY
Turkish Press
Sept 27 2006
The full European Parliament is due today to vote a Turkey report
prepared by Dutch Christian Democrat Camiel Eurlings. During
yesterday's session, MEP Louis Michel said that recognizing the
so-called Armenian genocide shouldn't be a precondition for Turkey's
accession, adding that it wouldn't be appropriate to put forth new
criteria. "We have to understand the importance of Turkey," said
Michel. "Turkey plays a key role in the region." Michel added that
the European Union needs Turkey for peace and stability.
Turkish Press
Sept 27 2006
The full European Parliament is due today to vote a Turkey report
prepared by Dutch Christian Democrat Camiel Eurlings. During
yesterday's session, MEP Louis Michel said that recognizing the
so-called Armenian genocide shouldn't be a precondition for Turkey's
accession, adding that it wouldn't be appropriate to put forth new
criteria. "We have to understand the importance of Turkey," said
Michel. "Turkey plays a key role in the region." Michel added that
the European Union needs Turkey for peace and stability.