Posted on 11/07/2004 8:03:03 PM PST by SunkenCiv
Parliament President Josep Borrell announced his decision to hold a vote and travel to Turkey to deliver the verdict, whichever way it goes. His announcement raises the possibility of traveling to Ankara to tell the Turkish government that the Parliament opposes opening membership talks. The Parliament is deeply divided on the issue of Turkey’s membership with many MEPs from the chamber's largest – the EPP Christian Democrat and conservative – faction staunchly opposed to opening accession negotiations... A vote on Turkey is expected on 2 December.
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