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Monday, March 14, 2005

Turk EU Bid Falters on Reform 'Slippage'

"Turk EU Bid Falters on Reform 'Slippage'
By BURAK EGE BEKDIL, ANKARA And UMIT ENGINSOY, WASHINGTON


Turkey�s decades-long ambition to join the European Union is facing fresh setbacks as the wealthy bloc increasingly complains of �reform fatigue� in Ankara.
An EU ambassador in Ankara said the Turkish government�s reluctance over the past few months to tackle further reforms required before entry talks begin have made the prospects gloomy.
�We see signs of reform fatigue,� the ambassador said. �The start of talks may be jeopardized unless the government takes corrective action soon.� "

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