- Date
- September 6, 2004
In March 2004, a group of concerned Europeans, deeply committed to the European integration process and having held high public office, formed the Independent Commission on Turkey. Supported by the Open Society Institute and the British Council, the Commission's purpose was to explore the major challenges and opportunities connected with Turkey's possible accession to the European Union. They met regularly for intensive discussions, visited Turkey, and analyzed expertise from various sources.
This report, available to download in six languages, presents the findings of the Independent Commission on Turkey. The Commission hopes to contribute to a more objective and rational debate on Turkey's accession to the European Union, which is considered one of the major challenges for Europe in the coming years.
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- Turkey in Europe: More than a Promise? (English) (160 Kb pdf file)
- Turkey in Europe: More than a Promise? (French) (265.85 Kb pdf file)
- Turkey in Europe: More than a Promise? (German) (274.38 Kb pdf file)
- Turkey in Europe: More than a Promise? (Italian) (278.98 Kb pdf file)
- Turkey in Europe: More than a Promise? (Spanish) (269.68 Kb pdf file)
- Turkey in Europe: More than a Promise? (Turkish) (319.63 Kb pdf file)
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