"Chirac to defend backing for Turkey EU talks
By John Thornhill in Paris
Published: December 14 2004 20:41 | Last updated: December 14 2004 20:41
Jacques Chirac will on Wednesday night give a rare television interview to explain why he favours opening accession talks with Turkey while the majority of his compatriots oppose the idea.
The French president will have to be at his persuasive best, just two days before European Union leaders are expected to approve a Commission recommendation to start entry talks with Turkey. "
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