Papandreu backs Turkey’s EU accession

ROME (AA) – Greek socialist party leader Yorgo Papadreu said on Saturday that he will back Turkey’s European Union membership when he comes to power.

Speaking to Italy’s weekly magazine Panorama, Papandreu said that Turkey soon has to be an EU member. Papandreu said, “I think that this is a no-turning process not only for Athens but also for Europe.”

Speaking of the power pushing them to show such a close interest to Turkey, Papandreu said, “There was a disguised war between Greece and Turkey. Solving this problem would mean increasing Europe’s security.”