Cyprus dispute might set back Turkey’s plans
15:24 / 04/20/2010
“Sunday’s presidential elections in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus will possibly set back island’s reunification talks,” British Guardian writes. However, amid election victory of Turkish nationalist Dervis Eroglu, “combative” Turkish Premier Erdogan is resolute that talks will continue.
The daily says that majority of experts agree that Cyprus issue is a prerequisite for Turkey’s joining EU and thereafter it will be very difficult for the country to continue EU accession negotiations, as “eighteen of the 35 negotiating ‘chapters’ are currently frozen due to Cyprus dispute.”The source recalls that such countries as France and Germany are determined to discuss only privileged partnership for Turkey.
“If they do not admit us, as some people say, they are the ones to lose, not us. As then they will declare themselves Christian club members. We wish to see EU not as Christian club, but a center of civilization,” Premier said, speaking at the University of Sarajevo. Definitely, this statement did not increase the number of supporters for Turkey’s joining European Union.
The Guardian says that Erdogan’s stance on some issues, namely “row” with U.S. over recognition of Armenian Genocide, opposing sanctions against Iran and criticism of Israel might impede Turkey’s joining EU.
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