"Turks fear German poll has harmed EU hopes
By Vincent Boland in Ankara, Daniel Dombey in Brussels and Hugh Williamson in Berlin
Published: May 23 2005 18:52 | Last updated: May 23 2005 18:52
Turkey's chances of joining the European Union suffered a setback following Sunday's regional election in Germany, with some commentators saying Ankara might have to settle for less than full membership.
Turkish newspapers wrote of 'bad news for Turkey's EU entry' and a 'political tsunami in Germany', after the defeat of the ruling Social Democrats in the poll in North Rhine-Westphalia. "
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