Turkey’s troubled path towards EU membership suffered a further blow on Friday (17 September) when Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan was forced to delay an important penal code reform because of a row within his own party over plans to criminalise adultery.
The 346-paragraph code was originally intended to bring Turkey into line with European norms but the inclusion of the proposal to criminalise adultery brought widespread protests in the EU.
"Such provisions would certainly cast d...
Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.
Already a member? LoginLisbeth 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.