Saturday, July 04, 2009

Sarkozy: Turkey talks mustn't yield EU membership

"Sarkozy: Turkey talks mustn't yield EU membership

STOCKHOLM (AP) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy
said Friday he favors a Swedish proposal to open «new chapters» in the European Union's relationship with Turkey _ as long as it doesn't lead to full-fledged membership.
Unlike Sarkozy, Sweden is positive about Turkey's
bid to join the 27-member bloc. Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt told The Associated Press last week he was hoping to advance membership talks as Sweden holds the EU presidency for the rest of the year."

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