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Turkey's Quest for EU Membership |
Turkey is the largest and most controversial candidate for
membership in the European Union (EU). While Turkey's application
draws support from a number of its allies – both in Europe
and in the United States – it also generates fear and opposition
at the grass roots level. This brief explains why Turkey's
application is so controversial, it sets out who favors and
who opposes Turkish accession, and it maps scenarios for how
the situation is likely to develop in the near future.
- Turkey and the EC
- The 1990s: The Lost Decade
- Helsinki and Beyond
- The Negotiating Framework
- Positions of the Relevant Actors
- Conclusion: Future Scenarios
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