Thursday, October 20, 2005

EUobserver.com-Brussels puts toughest-ever entry talks regime on Turks and Croats

"Brussels puts toughest-ever entry talks regime on Turks and Croats
20.10.2005 - 17:38 CET | By Mark Beunderman

EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - The European Commission on Thursday (20 October) started the screening of Turkish and Croatian legislation – the first step in preparing accession negotiations with the two countries.

The kick-off of Brussels' examination of Ankara and Zagreb’s legislation comes after both countries received the green light from EU member states on 3 October to open membership talks with the bloc."

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