"Turkey's EU membership is essential
European Commission is unimpressed with French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s Mediterranean Union State plan; but agreed on an enlargement plan which Turkey could be included. NEWS CENTRAL Turkey started EU accession talks in 2005 but is not expected to join the bloc before 2015, if at all, as some member states are skeptical toward its membership; however they are all aware of Turkey’s geopolitical importance as well as its energy transit role. The importance of Turkey is being emphasized by many EU officials. Foreign Minister of Greece, our friend and neighbor country, Dora Bakoyannis is a good example. Bakoyannis supports Turkey’s bid for European Union Membership. Speaking at a joint press conference, Bakoyannis reaffirmed “Following the process of rapprochement started in 1999, relations between the two countries have improved with each passing day."
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