"Turkey says it will strengthen, not weaken, EU economy 02/12/2004
Instead of being a huge economic burden on the European Union, Turkey will contribute to the bloc's budget if it is allowed to become a full member, Deputy Prime Minister Abdullatif Sener said Thursday. EU leaders are expected to agree at a December 16-17 summit to open membership talks with Turkey, but with tough conditions and a warning that the negotiations will not guarantee full membership. The decision will come against a backdrop of concerns in Europe on the financial cost the EU will have to bear in allowing a populous and relatively poor country to become a member. "
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