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Ms Merkel and Mr Chirac appear determined to show Franco-German unity over the Turkey issue (Photo: European Community, 2006)

Merkel and Chirac to urge new EU deadline on Turkey

France and Germany are demanding a toughening-up of the European Commission- proposed sanctions on Turkey, with president Jacques Chirac and chancellor Angela Merkel set to push for a fresh EU deadline on Ankara to normalise its relations with Cyprus.

Ahead of a meeting with Mr Chirac on Tuesday (5 December), Ms Merkel has proposed that the EU set a 12 to 18-month deadline for Ankara to allow trade from Cyprus if it wants to resume full EU membership talks, according to Germany's Spieg...

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Ms Merkel and Mr Chirac appear determined to show Franco-German unity over the Turkey issue (Photo: European Community, 2006)

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