"On Turkey and the upcoming elections in Germany
German commissioner Verheugen does not believe that a possible change of government in his country will lead to major differences in EU policies: ' I do not think in very broad terms that the political direction and orientation of the country towards European integration could really change.' The former enlargement commissioner also thinks accession talks with Turkey should start in October without any reference in the Commission's mandate to a 'strategic partnership' as a fallback option."
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