"Failure of the talks 'would betray Turks and Europe'
Gaby Hinsliff, political editor
Sunday October 2, 2005
The Observer
The talks over Turkey's historic attempt to join the European Union may not take place, an event that would dismay proponents of European enlargement.
Whitehall sources estimated the chances of the negotiations starting at only 50/50, with Austria insisting privately it is 'essential' for Turkey to be offered only limited rights - a 'privileged partnership' which the Turks will not accept - rather than full membership."
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