"Younger Turks favor joining EU as way to better nation
Country forced to make reforms
By Catherine Collins
Special to the Tribune
Published November 28, 2004
ISTANBUL -- Nearly a century after a cabal of young Turks engineered the downfall of the Ottoman Empire, a new generation of young Turks is embracing the start of another kind of revolution.
Although many Europeans have doubts about admitting Turkey to the European Union, the prospect of Turkey's joining has been greeted eagerly across this country--and particularly among its vast young population.
In their enthusiasm, Turks under 30 seem undaunted by the remaining EU membership hurdles. Instead, many say they understand that their country must make further progress in areas such as education and must solidify human-rights and political reforms before it can join Europe's club."
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