Europe’s historic new step

Analysis of the challenges facing the EU and Turkey following the decision at the European Council, Brussels, 16-17 December 2004 to agree to a date (October 2005) for the opening of negotiations with Turkey to join the EU. Reaction in Turkey and EU Member States.

• Primary Source

EUobserver.com, 20.12.04: Mixed reaction to Turkey decision http://euobserver.com/?sid=9&aid=18051

BBC News, 18.12.04: Turkish PM bullish after EU talks http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4108279.stm

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