Is Turkey a fit state to join the European Union?

Question

Is Turkey a fit state to join the European Union?

Answer 1

Nope , I'll be frank.



80 million Muslims , with the East of the country full of Kurd's who still practice honour killings.

The minimum wage is tiny , the emigration to Western Europe would be enormous.

The culture isn't the same.

The army controls Turkey.

The dispute over Cyprus

If they were to join , a Muslim country would be the largest member in the Union , that is not good news

Answer 2

Turkey still occupies Cyprus in defiance of UN Resolutions.



Oh yes, and Britain should pull out too, for invading Afghanistan and Iraq.

Answer 3

Turkey has several problems to overcome before it can join the EU.

1. Proper democratic process and protection of minorities

2. End to capital punishment. In the EU you are not allowed to beat your children, you would go to prison for what some Turkish people consider to be their right as parents.

3. Secularisation of the Government



So, it is not ready yet and I am not certain if it will ever be.

Answer 4

No, they still live in the dark ages.

Answer 5

Yes. Stupid wjite Europeans are racist mangy dogs. They will be crushed soon. Islam will regain its rightful place in Europe long ago stolen from us by white men. The white race will be punished a thousnad fold for their crimes, along with the zionist jews. once they have been removed or submitted Europe will know a time of endless peace.

Answer 6

Is the UK ???

Answer 7

there are still many concerns within the EU concerning Turkeys aplication to join

as well as the human rights issues that have been mentioned above there is concern about Turkeys financial situation The low per-capita income of the Turkish population is one of the big concerns since the economy of Turkey as a new EU member might have a negative effect on the EU as a whole.



Turkey is receiving considerable assistance from its European neighbors as well as from the EU. The EU has allocated billions and is expected to allocate billions of euros in funding for projects to help invest in a stronger Turkey that may one day become a member of the European Union.

Answer 8

No at its current state both politically and economically it isn't.



I have no objections to Turkey joining the EU based on religion but it needs to sort out a lot of issues that make it incompatible with the ethos and economic power of the EU.



I would have thought though that cultural similarities should see it leading towards a middle eastern trading arrangement

Answer 9

I don't know about being fit to join, but I went to Turkey a short while ago and most of the Turkish people are against it, it's only their government that is for it. They know that if they join, everything in their country will become more expensive.

Answer 10

Not at present, and it is unlikely to be able to consider EU membership for many years. The earliest possible date seems to be 2021, if the Turks can meet all EU demands.



Of the 35 chapters of the 'acquis communautaire', Turkey is only in a position to meet 5 of them by 2013.

Answer 11

No - but that won't stop the UK government of the day backing them too join just as they have 'backed every other despot 3rd world country' in the past.



The denouncers of people in the UK who are 'against the EU' sure will find out what a bad set up the EU really is if Turkey are allowed too join the gravey train - that will be the straw that breaks the camels back.



Them having nothing too offer the EU at all - they being in line for 'multi billion € payouts' as all the other countries have recived in the past - and a great day for Turkey if it happens and corruption on a massive scale just as all these other countries have been doing in the past. This EU is so out of control now with no 'protected boarders' at all now and all these masses of people allowed to wonder around anywhere they like - big mistake - if they get into the UK in large numbers as they surely will - the UK will be in more trouble than we are already in now.



As has already been said 80 million + and 90% of them will want too move out of the 'motherland' on 'the midnight express' and yes you've guessed it - heading straight to the UK too link up with all there cousins that are already here. Another group of people living with huge familes they cannot support 'but will be able too once in our benefit system' as those already here are doing .......all at the working UK taxpayers expense.!!



And there are UK people who keep saying 'multiculture' lifestyles is a good idea - well dream on friends - your in for a big shock - and the warning signs have been around for a long time now and still nobody takes any notice of them - another big mistake.!!!



What upsets me the most with this 'wretched EU' is that the UK seems too be the 'only country' that plays by and abides by these EU rules - all these other countries just do as they please with all these other countries taking 'advantage' of our stupid and silly policies.

Answer 12

No. There isn't really a problem with religion, a number of EU states still give a particular denomination of a particular religion special status and powers (the UK being one).



However, there are concerns about its human rights record and the dispute over Cyprus which put membership off the agenda for at least the short to medium term.

Answer 13

It is a fit country to join the E.U and its role in the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance proves it deserves more credit by than Europeans give Turkey !

Answer 14

ABSOLUTELY.......



Not.



If they join, it will be the end of Britain. We are already swamped with all the other countries dregs that come over here and pinch our jobs, never mind 80 million more little toe-rags to add to our woes. All Turkey's good for is copying stuff and pirating. It then floods the market with cheap substandard goods that fall to bits the 1st time they're used. They have the most disgusting human rights record and don't even deserve to be considered for EU membership.

Answer 15

i dont think so. it has way too many problems and issues it must undergo in order to get in! and i do not think that the E.U. would be eager to get Turkey in the E.U. because of it;s muslim population. It's true and don't deny it!

Answer 16

they arent fit to join christian europe we dont need or want more unemployed muslims thanks we have enough as it is