If the European Union (EU) decides not to accept Turkey as a member, it will be comforting for Ankara.
The EU was wasting time in Turkey. Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdouan said this in an interview given to the BBC.He said Turkey is able to stand on its feet without the help of the EU.The discussion began to include Turkey in the EU since 2005. But the speed of the discussion is slow. Turkey has made extensive economic and political reforms in order to get a membership in accordance with the terms given by the EU. But in many countries including France and Germany, Turkey is opposing Instead of being a member of the EU, favoring a special agreement with Turkey.Erdewan said, "We are faithful to what we said. If the EU explicitly says - we can not include Turkey in the EU - it will give us comfort. Then we will take steps to implement our second and third plans''.
