Friday, March 01, 2013

Germany Opposition Says Turkey's EU Membership 'Win-Win' — Naharnet

Germany Opposition Says Turkey's EU Membership 'Win-Win'
by Naharnet Newsdesk 01 March 2013, 11:20

The leader of Germany's opposition voiced support on Friday for Turkey's full membership of the EU, describing it as a "win-win" for Ankara and Europe.

Turkey's efforts to join the 27-member bloc have stalled in recent years, largely due to its long-running dispute with Cyprus and fierce opposition from other EU states.

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