Turkey faces German opposition to EU dreams
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Published: 20 September, 2011, 10:20
Edited: 20 September, 2011, 16:03
The Turkish president is in Berlin to discuss potential EU membership. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has, however, opposed Turkey's full membership in the European Union on the eve of a meeting with Abdullah Gul.
"However, we do not wish to lose Turkey as an important partner," said Merkel. She added the EU should find ways to build closer political co-operation with Turkey.
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