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Turkey Joining EU Would Pose Border Risks - Bloomberg

"Turkey Joining EU Would Pose Border Risks

By Eddie Buckle - Jul 31, 2011 7:01 PM ET

Turkey's national flags fly near the Istanbul Convention Centre. Turkey’s bid to join the EU has stalled, with the country having completed negotiations in only one of 35 policy areas. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg

A panel of U.K. lawmakers said it’s concerned about risks to the European Union from organized crime and illegal immigration if Turkey joins because of inadequate security along the country’s borders with Iran, Iraq and Syria. "

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