"If Turkey and the EU break up...
by Katinka Barysch and Charles Grant
The EU may decide to halt the accession talks with Turkey - or the Turkish government may walk away from them. But has either seriously thought through the consequences? Some German and Austrian leaders hope for a 'privileged partnership': Turkey would align many of its rules and policies with the EU, but have no vote on decisions. However, that is a fantasy, at least in the short and medium term. An angry and disappointed Turkey would spurn any partnership that fell short of full membership. Many Turks would prefer to combine the existing customs union with an arms-length political relationship."
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