The Austrian Chancellor has said his country should have a referendum on Turkish membership of the European Union.
"The people must have a say, not only the parliament", said Wolfgang Schüssel on Friday (17 December).
Mr Schüssel made the announcement directly after EU leaders, following protracted negotiations over the details, agreed that membership negotiations should begin with Turkey next year.
The Austrian leader, who has been the most outspoken critic of Turkey becomi...
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