"Boycotting Is No Solution; We Need A Lobby
Published: 10/10/2006
BY AYDIN AYAYDIN
SABAH- Recent developments show us how difficult it is to separate the economy from political developments. The tension with France may lead to a boycott of French products in Turkey. Turkish-French trade relations are now being discussed. There are longstanding trade ties between the two countries. French firms are making more investments in Turkey than those of any other country. Turkey is right in reacting against France taking these unjust steps. The reason behind this is France is using Turkey as domestic political fodder. The easiest way to win votes in the coming presidential elections in France is to adopt an anti-Turkey policy. The same thing happened in Germany. But after the elections, German Chancellor Angelika Merkel didn’t erect obstacles to Turkey’s EU membership bid. It is possible that the same will happen in France."
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