"BBC Monitoring quotes from Turkish press 24 June 05
Jun 24, 2005, 6:55 GMT
Turkey and the EU
Hurriyet [centre-right, largest circulation] 'The EU countries which saw Turkey's EU membership 'possible' back in 1963, have now started to say, 'Let us discuss'. What will you discuss? Is this a new style - taking a decision and then entering discussions later?... Thank god that this atmosphere has not spread to all EU countries yet. It has not, but this does not mean that it will not. That is why we have to see that we are being pushed towards an open and honest confrontation with the EU, and make our preparations accordingly.' (Commentary by Oktay Eksi)"
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