The question as to whether, and when, the European Union should open accession negotiations with Turkey has given rise to a heated debate not just among the political and academic communities, but also among the European public at large. Whereas some expect major economic and geopolitical benefi ts from Turkish EU membership, others fear that it would change the nature of the European project and destroy its original rationale.The following contributions throw some light on the issues involved.
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