Friday, December 12, 2008

EU sees true reformist in Turkey’s president - The National Newspaper

"EU sees true reformist in Turkey’s president

Thomas Seibert, Foreign Correspondent

* Last Updated: December 11. 2008 10:50PM UAE / GMT

ISTANBUL // As the reform drive of Turkey’s government has slowed almost to a halt, the EU has been looking to Abdullah Gul, the president, as the true supporter of change in Ankara, fuelling speculation about a growing rift between Mr Gul and his friend Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the prime minister."

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