"Turkey Presses for EU Membership
By Eva Cahen
CNSNews.com Correspondent
September 15, 2006
Paris (CNSNews.com) - The Turkish foreign minister emphasized the importance of Turkey's membership in the European Union this week, even as Europeans continue to debate the future shape and size of their union.
Negotiations for Turkey to join the 25-member bloc got underway last October, and all parties agree that these negotiations will last a long time, probably between 10 and 15 years."
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