Looking towards Europe
Author
Aydinli, E.
Usul, A. R.
Date
2002-10Source Title
The World Today
Print ISSN
0043-9134
Publisher
Royal Institute of International Affairs
Volume
58
Issue
10
Pages
10 - 11
Language
English
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Abstract
There has long been a sense of unreality about relations between Turkey and the
European Union. While the Turks largely pretended that they would someday enter the
Union, the Europeans pretended that they would allow it to happen. Since it was agreed
that such a process would require a great deal of time and major changes, both sides
were able to avoid the issue. Europeans could avoid truly serious thinking about Turkish
membership, believing Türkey would never be able to meet all the necessary
requirements. Many Turks avoided thinking about the realities of membership,
suspecting the Europeans would never allow it to come true.