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Olli Rehn praised Croatia but warned Turkey, as the two countries closed the first chapters of their EU talks (Photo: European Commission)

EU talks show gap between Turkey and Croatia

Both Turkey and Croatia have opened and closed the first chapter of EU legislation as part of their long journey to join the bloc.

But while Zagreb passed to another stage almost without notice, Ankara has been reminded that even the smallest step towards the EU will spark difficulties unless it complies with its obligations towards Cyprus.

"Every long journey needs a first step," Austrian foreign minister Ursula Plassnik said late Monday (12 June), at a press conference finalisi...

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Olli Rehn praised Croatia but warned Turkey, as the two countries closed the first chapters of their EU talks (Photo: European Commission)

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