Do you believe that turkey should join the eu?
926080
I personally think not..Turkey hasn't a lot to offer the EU and would be a rather expensive appendage...
943357
Yes they certainly should, and I don't think it should be a question of being 'allowed' either. They should make the decision themselves for what they feel is best for their country without overbearing 'superpowers' breathing down their necks.
215838
Its up in the air at the moment.  they have to meet certain requirement, prerequisites.. They do have things in their culture that Europe doesnt want in the union so there are talks and negotiations.  We should see something about it soon but not sure when.
537776
I strongly doubt there will ever be a United States of Europe. First, consider the language barrier, different government styles (parliamentary, monarchy etc), different international associations and military traditions. Secondly, the recent enlargement is likely to have a domino effect of making agreement among member states increasingly difficult, leading to indecision and political stagnation. Last but not least, the continuing debate about allowing Turkey to join the EU will undoubtedly be the demise of this intergovernmental institution.
747707
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?
410747
Turkey has been wanting to join the EU for many years but has been prevented from doing so because of it's human rights record.\n\nThe Turkish Government are making some attempts to address this issue and once they succeed the country will be eligible to join the EU although this is likely to be many years away.
85844
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.
279637
People who are from or live in Turkey.
256441
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.
366976
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..
291730
Having traveled in the region and studied history, I think Türkiye has come a long way in modernizing its society, economy, and relations with the West.  The one problem with the image of Turkey is the historical treatment of Armenians.  Please do tell us the Turkish side of the story.  \nMustafa Kemal Atatürk's accomplishments in creating the modern Turkish secular state are a shining example of what people could do in all the Muslim countries if they really tried.
203813
Turkey plays and important role nowadays because it is a gateway between the east in the west. The U.S. has a lot of interest there because it's a powerful country with an uncertain future. It might be swallowed in by Europe, but it could also become a more conservative muslim country.
206306
believe me Poland will join EU b4 turkey :D
69604
try to get refugee status in any western european country ,..... but I THINK TURKEY IS ALSO IN EUROPE !!!!
672964
I think they will.  Turkey wants to, and the EU is getting ready to let them in.
30734
Turkey's current application has not been denied yet. It has not been given as of yet, because Turkey needs to make many reforms to meet EU requirements, particularly in the area of human rights. Turkey simply does not have the same rights guranteed to all citizens that other EU states have. The site below has some detailed information about why certain people object to Turkey's accession into the EU.
679005
Beacuse Turkey is in EU