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Originally posted by MagiK:
The last I heard Turkey had been rejected by the EU. The article was a bit hazy on the reasoning, but there was speculation that it was turned down due to its Muslim population.
Wish I could remember where I saw the article 
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Not rejected - they will be able to start talks on joining the EU in 2005.
The 'official' reasons to delay are problem with human rights (independent courts and protection of minorities) and Turkey's pitiful economy.
the unofficial ones are (as you pointed out) that it is a muslim country and doubts on the new government.
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Denmark still have thedeath-penalty - although only for High Treason during war. ( Last carried out after WW2.) I believe most European contries have similar punishment in such 'extreme' circumstances.
[ 12-20-2002, 01:36 PM: Message edited by: Ar-Cunin ]