The European Commission gave a cautious welcome to...
The European Commission gave a cautious welcome to news that Turkey planned to abolish the death penalty to join the European Union
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The European Commission gave a cautious welcome to news that Turkey planned to abolish the death penalty to join the European Union. Turkey was accepted as an official candidate for EU membership in 1999 but has yet to begin accession negotiations due to concerns over its human rights record.
— SOURCES
- (Sources: Reuters, 19/03/2001)
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