Why turkey is after european union membership?
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economic benefits (subsidies paid by existing EU member states to new entrants), free trade within the the EU and ease of travel for its citizens throughout EU and world
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There is not an exact answer for this question.. Neither the prejudiced thoughts of the European people about Turkiye(i know it is not said Turkey from now on), which is really strong country (and stronger than many countries in the EU) and which has a huge potential to help the EU in some ways, does not change and supposed to have fascists people living on it, nor a few people who dont want Turkiye in the EU because of the political reasons such as Cyprus, Turkiye doesnt seem to join the EU for 10 years in the future.. If it is thought that in spite of the NASA's experiences, they still fail, there cannot be any big process for Turkiye for going to the space until they join the EU..
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European Union.  I'm sure there are other things it could stand for but that is the most obvious.
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Ataturk was ottoman Officer and was promoted to position of Commander in chief of the armed forces of Turkey. Turkey joined the side of Germany to fight against Russia in World War I, and eventtually collapsed after the Allies victory. The European allies occupied most of the Turkish territories and Ataturk organized an organization of nationalists to fight for independence and eventually succeeded. He agreed to withdraw from all non Turkish states. He later formed the first Republic of Turkey, and became it's first leader. He brought secularism, more political and social freedoms for women.
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Hmm..\n\nIt could be that turkey still has the death sentece. that is a big no no in the EU.\n\nIt is also the level of treatment that the government meeds out to it's people. Ever heard "Lets play turkish prison"?\n\nIt has a good ways to go. But i do belive that with a little work, and alot of understanding that Turkey will someday be in the EU.
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Could be many reasons.\n1 could be the De minimis rule for EU fundings.\n2....\n3...
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Turkey is a secular country with a Muslim population, and during the conversion Turks have adapted further into European ways, leaving behind their old Arabic culture. Joining the EU may be a step too far. European values, where becoming increasingly common are detaching Turkey from its past. Focus on the moral and religious differences between the east and west. Also bear in mind the changes Turkey has already had to make to be considered for EU status. Execution has been outlawed after centuries and human rights issues have had to be readdressed. Basically their government are now bowing to a higher power, and what government would like that?
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I think they will.  Turkey wants to, and the EU is getting ready to let them in.
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Turkey is an ally and most friendly Muslim Country to most Western Countries.   So the answer is "YES"!
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Croatia will join EU in the next round after it cleans its act up. They've had a few internal political hiccups along the way, but I think they will come out fine. Croatia will have positive economical effects, and I would say tourism will become one of its main industries. Political, will be interesting.. Especially if Serbia decides to apply for EU. Not familiar enough with Barry's theory to comment.
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I don't think so but..I don't want to become a member of the EU, as a Turk.\n\nWe're fed up with the lies..\n\nAnd I don't want east too..They are so religious.\n\nTurkey isn't a Europen country but it isn't a eastern country..We have our own culture and life style. And we are happy for this (or I'm happy for this).
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There has been 30 years of increased tension between these old enemies since Turkey invaded the island of Cyprus and occupied the Northern half (majority Turkish Cypriots) and evicted the Greek Cypriots to live in the Southern half.\n\nThere are also other disputed islands and patches of seawater!\n\nDespite the fact that a Greek and a Turkish F16 collided with each other whilst "dogfighting" and playing war over some disputed airspace last week and the Greek pilot was killed, both sides have played the incident down.\n\nThe reason is that Turkey is trying to join the European Union and therefore everyone is behaving themselves.\n\nTen years ago it would have been the pretext for war.
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In simple terms there are 3 competing blocks of economic powers.\n\nThe US, Canada and Latin America who are linked to the Dollar\nThe EU block (UK, France, Germany) who are linked to the Euro\nThe Tiger Economies (Japan, Asia, Australia) who are linked to the Yen.\n\nAnything which weakens one block, such as a new poor member joining, strengthens the other blocks as the original block needs to spend money bringing their new member up to their standard of living. \n\nWhen East Germany was re-united with the much richer West Germany, the tax-payers within West Germany and the EU had to fork out hefty tax rises to cover the cost. This resulted in a fall in the Euro v's the Dollar/Yen meaning people in those 2 blocks benefited.\n\nIf Turkey joins the EU it will require even more financing than East Germany to raise the standard of living.\n\nIf Mexico were to join the USA it would cause a financial hemorrhage within the US and benefit the EU nations.\n\nThe other advantage to the US of Turkey joining the EU is that it might make Turkey less "Islamic" and more Westernized, leading to other Islamic nations seeking membership too.\n\nIf Islamic countries become more Westernized it will make the Middle East more safer in terms of less Anti-Americanism from the Arab nations.\n\nThere are more complex factors involved, but the above is the basics.
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You might not need to since Turkey in in the EU\nNevertheless, check out with the nearest British High Commission or Embassy/consulate
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There are three reasons:\n\n1. A pastoral journey to the Catholic Church in Turkey, with its various ritual expressions (Latin, Armenian Catholic, Syrian Catholic, Chaldean).\n\n2. An ecumenical journey to the Eastern Orthodox Church with a meeting of prayer and dialog with the Patriarch, His Holiness Bartholomew I.  \n\n3. A journey under the banner of interreligious dialog with Islam, the predominant religion in Turkey.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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Turkey straddles the Geo-political divide between Europe and Asia.  The Dardenelle and Bosporus Straits divide the continents, and sovereign parts of Turkey sit on both sides of each strait.
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I think Tukey is playing it's cards pretty well balancing between the EU and the Arabic world. Still I think they should be more carefull because Turkey does not have lots of supporters in the European parliament.