Should Turkey become a member of the EU? Can it even be considered European? Few questions are the source of such intense debate between Europe's politicians and intellectuals as these. The different positions in this discussion seem irreconcilable, yet they are accelerating the pace of change and contributing to the formation of a European identity. » more
Do the Europeans really understand what the fighting in Turkey at the moment is all about, or are they blind in their judgment of the current political developments? Günter Seufert with voices from the Bosporus. » more
Where does Europe begin, and where does it end? Are boundaries purely constructions? And if so, on what facts are these constructions based? An examination of the political, cultural and geographical dimensions of the membership debate. » more
For Orhan Pamuk, the idea of "neighbourliness" is double-edged: in international relations, it signals peace and cultural engagement, but in society, particularly in the Turkish tradition, it implies provincialism and suspicion. » more
Deeply torn: this was the picture Turkey presented to observers in the past weeks and months. In order to understand current developments, however, it's necessary to look into the history of the Turkish politics. Insights from JG, correspondent in Istanbul. » more
While debate on the accession of Turkey to the EU continues to smoulder in Europe, recently tensions within Turkey also have been on the rise. A view of the events that have moved Turkey. » more
The Cyprus conflict, Islam, democratic reforms or freedom of speech - depending on the headlines of the moment the media switches its focus between the different aspects in the debate about Turkey's EU membership. But the fundamental question is whether Turkey belongs to Europe. » more
Here you will find links to sites offering opinions in Europe's debate about EU membership for Turkey as well as information on Turkey's development. » more
Pirates have captured several ships off the coast of Somalia, among them a crude oil supertanker. The EU has already resolved to send a mission to the Horn of Africa. The European press discusses the problem of modern piracy and asks how it can best be countered.
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