Turkey hits back at EU

Turkey struck back on on the 5 November 2008 at European Union criticism of its sluggish progress towards accession, arguing the EU would be short-sighted to reject a country pivotal to its energy security and foreign policy ambitions.

EurActiv, 4.11.08: Survey: Turkish businesses see 'long EU journey' http://www.euractiv.com/en/enlargement/survey-turkish-businesses-see-long-eu-journey/article-176914

European Commission: DG Enlargement: Press Corner: Key documents: Enlargement Strategy and Progress Reports 2008 http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/press_corner/key-documents/reports_nov_2008_en.htm

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