With only months to go before the Commission is due to give its opinion on Turkish EU membership, the EU says there are still concerns over Turkish human rights standards.
A joint report - agreed on by the EU - is deeply critical of some aspects of Turkey's human rights laws and express concerns about implementation in other areas.
The report is due to be presented to the Turkish foreign minister Abdullah Gül today (18 May) when he visits Brussels for regular talks with the EU. ...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.