Turkey’s defiance puts membership talks at risk

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Series Details 6.11.06
Publication Date 06/11/2006
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In advance of the publication by the European Commission on the 8 November 2006 of the European Commission annual report on its enlargement strategy and the related report on Turkey's progress, there are signs that the EU is divided with several member states pressing for a tough stance against Ankara in protest over several issue including Turkey's refusal to open up its ports to ships from Cyprus and human rights issues.

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BBC News, 6.11.06: Merkel warns Turkey over Cyprus http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/6120344.stm

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