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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Tackling Turkey's Image Problem in the European Union

"Tackling Turkey's Image Problem in the European Union
By Antonia Ruiz Jimenez
April 30, 2008

In February 2007, the Austrian government became the latest member of the European Union to propose a referendum on Turkish accession, citing 'differences in values and standards' between Turkey and the EU. Recent data, however, reveals that these cultural differences are not so pronounced. And at a time when Turkey's EU accession faces challenges, highlighting shared Turkish and European values could greatly enhance the prospect for Turkey's membership."

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