Friday, May 20, 2016

Why the EU migrant deal matters to Turkey’s Erdogan - even if it fails

Why the EU migrant deal matters to Turkey’s Erdogan - even if it fails
Anthony Skinner, Director and Head of Political Strategy, Verisk Maplecroft
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A deal which involves Turkey controlling the flow of Syrian migrants to Europe entered a new phase of volatility on 5th May, just a day after the European Commission recommended visa-free travel for Turkish nationals seeking to go to Europe. News broke that Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu had been forced to resign.

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