Germany-Turkey diplomatic row erupts over EU bid
German Chancellor Angela Merkel with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan (25 February 2013) Angela Merkel says the EU should offer Turkey a close partnership, but not membership
Germany has summoned the Turkish ambassador in a row over Turkey's bid for membership of the European Union.
Turkey's EU Minister, Egemen Bagis, has accused German Chancellor Angela Merkel of using the Turkey issue in her campaign for re-election.
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