"Bad timing for Turkey in its European quest
Ian Baruma
Jul 12, 2011
Europeans are worried about inviting Turkey to join the EU because of its sheer size and population.
Most European citizens - more than 60 per cent in France and Germany - believe Turkey should not become part of the EU.
There are various reasons for this opposition - some valid, some based on prejudice: Turkey is too big; Turkish migrant workers might swamp other members; Turkey has a shaky human rights record; Turkey oppresses the Kurds; Turkey has not solved its problems with Greece over Cyprus."
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