| Author (Person) | Volkery, Carsten, Weiland, Severin |
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| Series Title | Spiegel Online International |
| Series Details | 12.06.13 |
| Publication Date | 12/06/2013 |
| Content Type | News |
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The crackdown against protesters in Istanbul and other Tukish cities in June 2013 by the Turkish government created a dilemma for the EU. The Europeans don't want to tolerate violence against demonstrators, but they also don't want to lose Erdogan as a partner. Reports of comments and statements made and resolutions adopted by politicians and officials in the EEAS, European Commission and European Parliament during June 2013. MEPs were deeply concerned at the disproportionate and excessive use of force by Turkish police to break up peaceful and legitimate protests in Istanbul's Gezi Park. In a Resolution adopted on the 13 June 2013, they warned against the use of harsh measures against peaceful protesters and said Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan must take a unifying and conciliatory position. On the 13 June 2013, the Turkish government reacted furiously to a resolution adopted by the European Parliament, condemning Ankara for not being conciliatory in the face of the protests. News sources on the 20-21 June 2013 reported that Germany had blocked the start of imminent EU accession talks with Turkey in the wake of the Ankara crackdown. Some Turkish officials suggested this could lead to an irreparable break with the EU. |
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| Source Link | http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/erdogan-crackdown-could-threaten-eu-membership-talks-a-905344.html |
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Turkey |
