What Europeans think about Turkey and why

What Europeans think about Turkey and why

Essay
Katinka Barysch
25 September 2007

Surveys show that a majority of EU citizens are against Turkish membership. This matters since France, Austria and probably other countries too will hold a referendum on Turkish accession. But it would be wrong to descend into gloom. A more detailed analysis of public opinion on Turkey shows big national differences. And it suggests that many voters are prepared to change their minds on Turkey.

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