Friday, February 13, 2009

Turk PM Eyes New Constitution Talks After Election - World - Javno

"Turk PM Eyes New Constitution Talks After Election
The European Union, which Turkey hopes to join, has long demanded that Ankara overhaul its 1982 military-inspired constitution.

Turkey's government will resume talks with the opposition on drafting a new civilian constitution after March 29 local elections, Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday.

The European Union, which Turkey hopes to join, has long demanded that Ankara overhaul its 1982 military-inspired constitution, blamed for democratic shortcomings and chronic political instability."

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