Turkey has taken a big step closer to the EU.

A survey of European newspapers reveals the following comments:

UK

Financial Times: Turkey is one step closer to the talks for membership with the EU. The Independent: This step will brighten Turkey’s EU hopes.

The Times: the verdict brings Turkey closer to the EU.

The Daily Telegraph: this step ensures that Turkey will receive a date for talks in December.

FRANCE

Le Monde: Symbolic personality of Kurdish cause Leyla Zana and her friends were released. The EU now needs to decide that Turkey has progressed well on democratization.

Le Figaro: 43 year old Zana’s case has become a symbol for the EU in Turkey’s democratization process. Turkey expects a green light from the EU for starting talks.

GERMANY

Berliner Zeitung: Turkey is one step closer to the European Union. This is an unforgettable day for the Kurds.

SPAIN

El Mundo: Turkey has taken the biggest step toward the EU.

Al Pais: Turkey released the symbol of Kurdish nationalists, Leyla Zana, with Court of Appeals’ historic verdict. European Parliamentary and the EU Commission were pleased by the verdict.

ITALY

La Repubblica: Turkey is closer to the EU. Sakharov award owner and Nobel candidate Leyla Zana was released from prison after 10 years. Ankara keeps promises. Turkey takes great steps towards the future and its expectations.

La Stampa: 4 deputies were released in Turkey, Applause from the EU. Zana, one of the important activists, is among the released people.