"We are impressed with what they are doing here."

Claus Larsen Jensen says serious progress is being made to put legislation into action, and that six reform packages have already been implemented. He claims the country is anxious to join the union and is attracted to European values, but that it will take some time before a very different Turkey is finally allowed to join what he called ‘the club.’

Claus Larsen Jensen mused that Turkish society, contrary to popular belief, shows many modern traits – not unlike Spain and Portugal, he claims.

Press reports claim that a seventh reform package would address ways to curb the political clout of the Turkish military.

The Danish delegation will travel independently to southeastern Turkey on Thursday, home to the Kurdish minority that will benefit most from reforms.