"Analysis: PKK issue clouds Turkish EU bid
Published: Nov. 7, 2007 at 11:49 AM : By STEFAN NICOLA UPI Correspondent BERLIN, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- Turkey’s conflict with Kurdish rebels has managed to undermine the country’s chances for swift EU membership. On Tuesday, the European Union sent some strong signals in Ankara’s direction, reminding Turkey to speed up its political reforms and avoid taking 'disproportionate action' in dealing with attacks by Kurdish rebels hiding in northern Iraq."
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