US should not interfere on Turkey issue

Dreamer128 · 01-19-2005, 05:23 AM

Question for the Europeans. Does the American position influence your own?

19.01.2005 - 09:52 CET | By Marit Ruuda
The United States should not interfere with Turkish EU membership talks as the negotiations are a matter between Brussels and Ankara only, Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn has warned.

US involvement could spark anti-Turkish reactions in EU member states, the commissioner said in an interview with Finnish television YLE.

The Finnish Commissioner's comments come shortly ahead of a visit by US President George W. Bush to Europe in February.

"I would assume that the Americans are wise enough to understand that this is indeed a European, not an American issue", said Mr Rehn.

Last year, the US urged the EU several times to speed up membership talks with Ankara.

(EUObserver)

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Azred · 01-19-2005, 06:03 PM

I would have to agree--whether or not Turkey joins the EU is none of our business.

johnny · 01-20-2005, 04:52 AM

Does this mean that the Americans will have to improvise on Thanksgiving ? [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Indemaijinj · 01-20-2005, 12:18 PM

Besides the US couldn't care less.

It is not like Turkey's admission to the EU is going to hurt any US interests. EU respectfully keeps it's nose out of it's members relations with the USA.

Khazadman Risen · 01-22-2005, 02:48 PM

Yeah Indemaijinj, but for how long?

01-19-2005, 06:03 PM	#2
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 55 Posts: 4,037	I would have to agree--whether or not Turkey joins the EU is none of our business. __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.

01-20-2005, 04:52 AM	#3
johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 59 Posts: 16,981	Does this mean that the Americans will have to improvise on Thanksgiving ? [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img] __________________

01-20-2005, 12:18 PM	#4
Indemaijinj Symbol of Cyric Join Date: June 15, 2002 Location: Denmark Age: 44 Posts: 1,163	Besides the US couldn't care less. It is not like Turkey's admission to the EU is going to hurt any US interests. EU respectfully keeps it's nose out of it's members relations with the USA. __________________ The Bleak Caballero<br /><br />Proud and original member (and secret admirer) of the Pro-Mazzy movement.

01-22-2005, 02:48 PM	#5
Khazadman Risen Manshoon Join Date: May 4, 2004 Location: The Glorious South Age: 64 Posts: 174	Yeah Indemaijinj, but for how long? __________________ I\'m reminded of the words of Socrates who said.... I drank what?<br />C. Knight

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Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 40 Posts: 6,136	Question for the Europeans. Does the American position influence your own? 19.01.2005 - 09:52 CET \| By Marit Ruuda The United States should not interfere with Turkish EU membership talks as the negotiations are a matter between Brussels and Ankara only, Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn has warned. US involvement could spark anti-Turkish reactions in EU member states, the commissioner said in an interview with Finnish television YLE. The Finnish Commissioner's comments come shortly ahead of a visit by US President George W. Bush to Europe in February. "I would assume that the Americans are wise enough to understand that this is indeed a European, not an American issue", said Mr Rehn. Last year, the US urged the EU several times to speed up membership talks with Ankara. (EUObserver) [ 01-19-2005, 05:23 AM: Message edited by: Dreamer128 ]

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