EU Membership Losing Its Appeal

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Series Details 14.8.12
Publication Date 14/08/2012
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Amid the euro crisis drama, Turkey has seen economic growth as its European neighbors have suffered. As a result, the country has a newfound confidence that makes EU membership seem less important. But the waning aspiration could stall important democratic reforms.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/turkey-and-the-eu-turks-question-advantages-of-eu-membership-a-849982.html
Related Links
ESO: Background information: Triumphalist Turkey can’t go it alone http://www.europeansources.info/record/triumphalist-turkey-cant-go-it-alone/
BBC News, 17.5.12: Analysis: Turkey's long wait to join EU club http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18108049
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