Fact Sheet: Key findings of the 2015 report on Turkey

The European Commission issued its annual progress report on Turkeys negotiations to join the European Union on the 10 November 2015, as part of its 2015 Annual Enlargement Package.

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https://ec.europa.eu/neighbourhood-enlargement/countries/detailed-country-information/turkey_en https://ec.europa.eu/neighbourhood-enlargement/countries/detailed-country-information/turkey_en

BBC News, 10.11.15: EU criticises Turkey over human rights and democracy http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-34774624

ESO: Background information: Turkey is buying its way into the EU with a deal that won’t solve the refugee crisis http://www.europeansources.info/record/turkey-is-buying-its-way-into-the-eu-with-a-deal-that-wont-solve-the-refugee-crisis/

ESO: Background information: Western Balkans and Turkey: enlargement process key to strengthened economic and political stability in the region http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-western-balkans-and-turkey-enlargement-process-key-to-strengthened-economic-and-political-stability-in-the-region/

ESO: Background information: Turkey votes - Brussels watches http://www.europeansources.info/record/turkey-votes-brussels-watches/

EurActiv, 10.11.15: EU report slams Turkey over rule of law, free speech http://www.euractiv.com/sections/global-europe/eu-report-slams-turkey-over-rule-law-free-speech-319339

EUObserver, 10.11.15: EU publishes delayed report on Turkey's sins https://euobserver.com/political/131041

Today's Zaman, 10.11.15: EU urges Turkey to lift media curbs, revive settlement process http://www.todayszaman.com/diplomacy_eu-urges-turkey-to-lift-media-curbs-revive-settlement-process_403849.html

Politico, 10.11.15: Turkey told to reform if it wants EU membership http://www.politico.eu/article/turkey-reform-eu-membership-press-freedom-human-rights/

Deutsche Welle, 10.11.15: EU Commission criticizes 'slowdown' in Turkey's rights reforms http://dw.com/p/1H2dy

Blog: LSE EuroppBlog, 17.11.15: Turkey: Balancing freedom and security http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2015/11/17/experts-react-eu-progress-reports-2015/#Six

EP: EPRS: At a Glance, 07.04.16: EU-Turkey: A crucial but challenging partnership http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/ATAG/2016/580884/EPRS_ATA(2016)580884_EN.pdf

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