Turkey's Candidacy for EU Membership

As a candidate for membership, Turkey has attained recognition from its European neighbors that it belongs in the European club of states - a status sought by Turkish and Ottoman governments for almost 150 years. However, unlike in the case of other candidate countries, accession talks would not beg...

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Published in:The Middle East journal 2002-01, Vol.56 (1), p.94-111
Main Author: Yesilada, Birol A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agreements
Capital punishment
Diplomatic & consular services
Economic reform
EU enlargement
EU membership
Europe
European integration
European Union
Financial economics
Government
Human rights
International Relations
Market economies
Membership
Military alliances
Political candidates
Political change
Political Development
Political Integration
Political parties
Political reform
Political systems
Politics
Turkey
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Summary:As a candidate for membership, Turkey has attained recognition from its European neighbors that it belongs in the European club of states - a status sought by Turkish and Ottoman governments for almost 150 years. However, unlike in the case of other candidate countries, accession talks would not begin until Turkey completes a series of economic and political reforms. This paper evaluates the nature of EU-Turkey relations and assesses Turkey's prospects for eventual membership in the Union.
ISSN:0026-3141
1940-3461