"Merkel's Possible Rise in Germany Causes Concern in Ankara
Ankara is concerned with Sunday�s decision in Germany to hold early elections. After the polls expected this fall, Turkey will face a difficult period on its road to European Union membership if the Christian Democrats led by Angela Merkel come to power. Merkel is known for her opposition to Ankara�s EU membership, as she has proposed a �special partnership� rather than full membership. Commenting on the matter, Gul said that the elections in Germany would not affect Turkey�s EU membership process. �Turkey�s relations are not with parties but with states,� added Gul. "
JTW News - Merkel's Possible Rise in Germany Causes Concern in Ankara
