Should Turkey be admitted or not into the European Union ? and why ?

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daddy cool

why? why? why?
why not? why not? why not?

to be or not to be, that's the question

don't bother yourself with high politics, mate
c'moon I'll buy you a beer

anlarm

This is not a question to be asked in this section, since Turks are not in the position to decide on admission. The address to your question obviously is the EU parliament. However, it has been decided long ago that once Turkey meets the required criteria (economical and legal), she will be entitled to full EU membership. It is not up to some politicians like Mr. Sarkozy to try to dilute the previously signed agreements.
Turkey has shown her intention to join EU way back in 1960 when they signed the Rome and Ankara treaties. There were some minor traffic accidents on this long route.
Some European citizens and politicians who lack the required knowledge on the issue spread a fear of millions of Turks (and Muslims in religion) 'invading' western Europe after membership. How naive! The reason why Turks, or any other nationalities, going to Europe is that there is a better chance of a job with better wages (and more democracy).
As mentioned above, Turkey's full membership will come when Turkey's economy and democratic development is up to the standards of EU. Why would any Turk want to go and work in western Europe then, if he/she can find similar conditions in his/her sunny home country?
Finally to come to the apparent reason your question is posing; yes, both Turkey and EU will benefit a lot from such a membership. The benefits will be economical (Turkey's young population and natural wealth), and cultural.

edit: hoot dude, EU aims at getting rid of all borders within the union. I find it hard to understand your fear. Ask yourself what might happen if a million Greeks settle in some Aegean town of Turkey after membership :) Or, what if 5 million Turks decide to settle down in Paris for example. Silly, isn't it? Oh, and by the way, Turkey IS European in every way, including geographically.

The Babe is Armed!

Sure, I'm for it. I think it would be a breath of fresh air.

Historically, whenever the West gets hold of something even slightly Eastern, good things happen. Cross-cultural exchange is good.

The Internet is so great! We get to decide this issue right here on Yahoo! Answers. After all this time, finally! :)

? ? ? I. A. ? ? ?

No, it shouldn't because WE DON'T NEED EUROPE !

Slick Rick

I can't see why Turkey shouldn't. but its whether they want to or not, Turkey is self sufficient and has one of the fastest growing economies without being in the EU. so what would the benefits to Turkey be by joining. Some people here think that the UK is a full member of the EU but we don't even have the euro here so how can we be ful members. I hope the next government will pull out of the EU totally the UK's economy is much stronger than the rest of Europe as a result of not committing its self fully.

I don't want to be controlled by some fat git from Belgium who believes whats good for the French will be good for the English
Turkeys got its own culture and beliefs Do you think they want to be interfered with by French and Germans etc.
I know I don't . I would tell them to shove their euro where the sun don't shine.
Human rights for terrorist, political correctness. Turkey Don't do it ... you will regret it.

I am coming over to Turkey to escape from all this Euro Bulls**t

There that's that over.

If any Turks want to be in buisness with the EU then just set up a business in cyprus you can still operate from Turkey.

Totally Blunt

From hoot-dude's answer, I understand that EU is looking for "minions" instead of equal partners. No wait, what happened to the poodle in GB? Sarkozy is still in place? Shouldn't GB and France expelled from EU, because they are US "minions"?

Edit: I suggest Slick Rick for president! I'm sure his first lady is more presentable than the current one, too.

Joannah

Of course because geographically a part of it lies on the European continent.

Ideally, removing all those paranoia and objectively, both sides need each other as Turkey is the most ideal and the most coveted in the lot owing to its difference from the European norms in terms of economics, demography, culture, religion, and geography.

For open-minded non-paranoid individuals, Turkey's entrance into the EU would enhance its relation with the Islamic world as it is a Muslim-majority country. Apart from that, Turkey's young, energetic population and economy will be a symbol to the Caucasus & Central Asian countries apart from the Middle East.

For optimists, Turkey's ascension will symbolize as the merging of European and Western culture and Islam.

usourselvesandourcats

I guess it does not matter at the moment if Turkey is a member of EU or not. At least for Turkey...

The economy is getting better, regardless of EU, and is much better than some EU countries and I don't want to name them.

The so called legal issues are already clear, and EU has more problems with its own legal matters on the same topics they pose to Turkey, yet EU pressures Turkey before even focusing on its own terms and legal matters.

People are happy, without EU...

soooooo;

What will EU bring to Turkey? is my question... If it is going to bring more understanding to cultural difference among EU and erase the negative image Turkey holds among some EU citizens, maybe... And if it is going to respect decisions of Turkey, without fearing it, maybe...

So I am not sure... I think they gotta give as much they are gonna take from Turkey's membership.

Irmak

We are not interested in EU...Time will show this..

Trotsky vs Kerensky- НекIо!

No, no and no. I wish they made a referendum in Turkey to see if the Turkish public wants it or not. European Union, like any other union, would restrict the independence of our country and it would bound us to certain regulations which I am not very fond of. Why Europe, what does it offer or what has it offered other than silly pretexts? Absolutely nothing.

istanbul bogazi

Well, EU has a lot of problems.
And Turkey's membership is not a regular one obviously.
I don't want to be mean here but when i check the last entries there are a lot of points that i don't understand.
Turkey's entry is not limited due to its economical or democratical standarts. Turkey (as also mentioned in Forbes) is one of the rarest countries in the world that can continue her life without getting any help from another country thanks to her rich sources.
In some of the EU countries (which have even less population than Turkey ) percentage of unemployment is much more higher.
Turkey's entry is limited due to the prejudice and different interests.

eorpach_agus_eireannach

Yes it should. Turkey is becoming a model for how a Muslim country can become democratic and tolerant.

Turkey has been important for Europe for centuries, those who say Turkey isn't European should look up Constantine and the Eastern Roman/Byzantine Empire.

However, Turkey has a long way to go, as does the EU. The EU is still digesting 12 new members in the space of five years. It has never expanded so much, so quickly, or with countries in such varying states of economic development.

Turkey is going through the final stages of becoming a modern secular democracy. Issues such as Cyprus, the Kurds, and the Armenian Genocide will be solved, I have faith in the Turkish people. Trade and political involvement with other European countries will make it one of the great nations of the Earth and final bring it back into the European fold.

Said Mentese

Yes, Turkey will benefit from the EU and the EU from Turkey. Turkey has around 70 million people and most are youths that are excited about building a stronger nation. during a recent visit, I witnessed 3 million students take the turkish SAT. All of these students work for a year or more for this one test. they all compete against each other to find spots in universities. i have never seen such determination . imagine if the USA had all of students like this. the only problem is that there very little room in universities. if turkey joins the EU these students will have a larger option as well as more funding for universities. the Eu will also benifeit from this generation of talented , well educated youths.

hanibal

We did all the European Union want. Now It's their turn . You must ask this to EU.

Look where you asking this question. Eu - cont - Turkey. I mean we are a part of EU and they need us to deafens EU , like we protect them the treat of Russia at the cold war time.

Treat way can be change but never end. So EU need us like we need them too.

Haskan

If Turkısh Polıtıcıan had any braıns, now and years ago, to day you would be askıng dıfferent questıon. If Turkey formed ıts own unıon wıth rest of the Turkısh Speakıng Repuclıs years ago, Today EU and the rest of the europe would be askıng Turkey ' Can we be a member or can we have any membershıp wıth the UNION Of Turkısh Repuplıcs. Because wıth most of OIL and Natural gas comıng from those repuplıcs
Europe wıll be dependant to Turkey and ıts allıes. And Turkey should be ın EU because Turkey ıs much more modernısed and advanced ın many ways than half of those already ın EU.
Turkey ıs not ın EU becuse Turkey ıs a Muslim Country. And that ıs a Taboo ın chrıstıans world.
AND THIS BIT FOR THE BRAINLESS CHILD WHO CALL HIMSELF HOOT-DUDE you better change your name to THICK-DUDE to much your braıns. There ıs no treaty that THRAKI wıll become part of Turkey and secondly about Turkey not beıng ın EUROPE because only part ıs ın EUROPE. Dıd you ever go to school. Or Do you know anythıng about where Europe or Asıa ıs.? If Turkey ıs not allowed to EUROPE because 80% ıs ın ASIA than what the Hell CYPRUS IS DOING IN EU. Cyprus ıs 100% ın ASIA. AND SO IS ISRAEL(not ın EU) but they have always been classed as EUROPEAN. So know the facts before you open your mouth because when some one rattles your cage to much rattlıng noıses wıll come from your marbles fılled braınless empty coco-nut.

Lyns

I think they should be allowed to join the EU if they want to.

England is in the EU though and most of us wish we weren't. It has been of no benefit to our country at all

truth

No way they committed genocide on Armenians and will not face up to it and give back the land that is not theirs
they the Turks are Kavors,

Çetin

*Should Turkey be admitted or not into the European Union ?
-NO eu
**and why ?
-Independent TÜRKİYE!
sources:
***"This nation has never lived without independence. We cannot and shall not live without it. Either independence or death."
****" Our nation," he stated, " has crushed the enemy forces. But to achieve independence we must observe the following rule: National sovereignty should be supported by financial independence. The only power that will propel us to this goal is the economy. No matter how mighty they are, political and military victories cannot endure unless they are crowned by economic triumphs."
*****"No matter how rich and prosperous, a nation without independence, cannot be subject to any behaviour before the humanity, at a higher level than serving."
*******"Liberty and independence are my character."
********
Mustafa Kemal AtatürkTurkish Youth, Your first duty is to preserve and to defend TURKISH INDEPENDENCE and the Turkish Republic forever. This is the very foundation of your existence and your future. This foundation is your most precious treasure. In the future, too, there may be malevolent people at home and abroad, who will wish to deprive you of this treasure. If some day you are compelled to defend your independence and your Republic, you must not hesitate to weigh the possibilities and circumstances of the situation before doing your duty. These possibilities and circumstances may turn out to be extremely unfavorable. The enemies conspiring against your independence and your Republic may have behind them a victory unprecedented in the annals of the world.

It may be that, by violence and trickery, all the fortresses of your beloved fatherland may be captured, all its shipyards occupied, all its armies dispersed and every corner of the country invaded. And sadder and graver than all these circumstances, those who hold power within the country may be in error, misguided and may even be traitors. Furthermore, they may identify personal interests with the political designs of the invaders. The country may be impoverished, ruined and exhausted. Youth of Turkey's future, even in such circumstances it is your duty to save Turkish Independence and the Republic. You will find the strength you need in your noble blood.

Ankara, 20th October 1927
M.K.ATATÜRK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Til4t2Aprw

NONAME

NOT...JUST BECAUSE!

Ipsydoodle

No.

I see muslims. They're everywhere. Some of them don't even know they're muslims.

hoot_dude

No, of course. Turkey won't be admitted, and it shouldn't be. In case some people haven't understood, USA and EU are rivals. When Turkey is USA's minion, how can this country be in the EU? Moreover, Turkey cannot reach the standards of EU, at least it hasn't till now. What is more, Greece (already a member of EU) is definately not benefitted in getting Turkey in. Why? Because in Thraki, which is currently greek, there is this thing signed that if the turkish population there is over 50%, Thraki becomes legally part of Turkey. If Turkey enter the EU, its citizens can move freely from one EU country to another. I dont think Greece will just let Turkey enter EU and lose Thraki,,, it would be insane to claim.
Last but not least, don't forget, there may be a part of Turkey in Europe, but it is an asian country, and in my opinion, it is wrong to have countries other than europian in the europian union...
Hope I helped...

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