Difference between revisions of "Turkey Joining the EU"

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* Economic opportunity<br>
* Economic opportunity<br>
* Global Competition<br>
* Global Competition<br>
 
* Need to stabilize Eastern-Western relationships


==Inhibitors:==
==Inhibitors:==

Revision as of 19:22, 7 September 2005

Description:

The European Union starts membership talks regarding Turkey in October, 2005. As additional Eastern countries join the Western-dominated EU, the entity faces increased social and political challenges but potentially positions itself as a superior global power. Proponents see the change as a way to stabilize Europe's relationship with the Middle East.

Enablers:

  • Economic opportunity
  • Global Competition
  • Need to stabilize Eastern-Western relationships

Inhibitors:

  • Objections by France and Germany
  • Irreconcilable differences in legal systems
  • Cultural and religious differences
  • Economic uncertainty

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