Is Erdogan an EU friend or a foe?
It was 14 April 1987 when Turkey officially sent the application for the formal membership into the European Community, some years later European Commission refuses to immediately begin accession negotiations, citing Turkey’s economic and political situation, poor relations with Greece and their conflict with Cyprus, but overall reaffirming eventual membership as the goal.
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