Armenian Claims are not EU Criteria

Giving a brief statement about the political criteria, Kretschmer said, "With the December 17 decision, it was accepted that Ankara had ‘sufficiently’ fulfilled the political criteria. Of course, it cannot be said they were totally fulfilled. Government officials also think in this way."

Priorities according to Kretschmer: Some advice was given to the goverment about 103 legal issues. Judicial reform should be made to ensure harmony with the EU. Religious freedom of non-Muslim minorities should be provided. The laws for foundations should be reviewed. Women’s rights should be made a priority. Defects in the implementation of freedom of expression and the Law of Association should be immediately eliminated.