"How's the Turkey Cooking, Europe?
Published On Tuesday, November 01, 2005 1:00 AM
By PIERPAOLO BARBIERI
After more than 20 years of letters, �intention memos,� and endless conditionings, the European Union (EU) officially opened accession talks with Turkey less than one month ago. Despite the warm photogenic hugs between mandataries, there are still many underlying qualms regarding the possibility of Turkey becoming a full member, or even a privileged partner, of the EU. Political forces in Europe want Turkey to conform to their Western model, but the Turkish people continue to retain a strong attachment to their cultural identity. The resulting tension has illuminated an unfortunate reality: the time is not yet ripe for Turkey to join the EU. "
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