"Should Turkey join the EU?
The EU has offered to begin membership talks with Turkey next year, with 3 October given as a start date.
EU leaders warned Turkey that it would have to take steps to recognise Cyprus before the talks started
Some countries are worried that Turkey's large and rapidly growing population and low average income might make integration into the EU difficult.
Other opponents are concerned about Turkey's human rights record, despite reforms it has recently enacted.
Do you think Turkey should join the EU? Can Turkey act as a diplomatic bridge between Europe and the Middle East? Send us your views. "
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