"Tension over EU accession grows
By Vincent Boland, Michael Kuser and Raphael Minder
Published: August 7 2005 18:17 | Last updated: August 7 2005 18:17
Turkey EUThe resignation of Turkey's senior diplomat charged with preparing for its talks on membership of the European Union has heightened the tension over the country's proposed accession.
Murat Sungar, head of Turkey's special department for EU affairs, submitted his resignation with just two months to go before the scheduled start of talks on October 3.
Mr Sungar denied he had resigned because he was unhappy with the lack of progress in Ankara's efforts to prepare for what are being seen as increasingly tough negotiations to join the 25-member bloc."
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