OUR EU BID

However some people depreciate this possibility both in Turkey and abroad. In other words, certain circles in Europe think if Turkey is given a privileged (!) membership, Turkey would firstly get angry but then become used to it. They don’t comprehend the benefits to be enjoyed by Europe in case of Turkey’s equal membership. Consequently, we shouldn’t continue to deal with such issues as Iran and Syria, but intensify our relations with Paris and Berlin.

We have to soften the hesitations of Paris and Berlin. We should also benefit from the Turkish people who were educated there and who listen to their language. I have never met Kemal Dervis but he might be useful about this issue. Nobody wants Turkey to be late in December. So everybody should do what is necessary.”