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EU, Turkey agree to resume membership talks

AFP – Turkey and the EU mended fences Tuesday, agreeing to reopen long stalled talks on Turkey’s EU membership despite strong reticence from Germany and others over Ankara’s tough crackdown on anti-government protests. Ireland, which currently holds the rotating Presidency.

EU decides to open up a new chapter in negotiations despite some member objections

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Turkey welcomes opening of new EU membership talks (ANKARA ) – Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Tuesday hailed the European Union decision to reopen accession talks with Ankara despite opposition from some member states including Germany.