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Turkey - a hot European election issue in some countries (Photo: European Commission)

No Turkish EU membership in this generation, says Nyrup

More than one generation will pass before Turkey will be a member of the European Unions, claims former Danish Prime Minister and Social Democrat top candidate for the June European Election, Poul Nyrup Rasmussen.

"First we are to see the European Commission’s report, but as things look now, I have to decline. I am not even certain it [Turkish EU membership] would be a good idea. Reforms decided by the Turkish Parliament deserve all respect, but the human rights organisations say there ...

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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.

Turkey - a hot European election issue in some countries (Photo: European Commission)

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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.

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