Two years ago the European Union took a momentous step when it decided to start accession negotiations with Turkey. No sooner was the decision taken than enemies of Turkish accession within Turkey and in the European Union got to work.
Since then, venomous attacks against Turkey’s accession have emanated from prominent politicians, most notably in France and Austria, while, in Turkey an irresponsible opposition has consistently accused the government of shortselling Turkey&rsq…
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