Turkey and the European Union: The pros and cons of membership

European Parliament freezes EU membership talks following President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's crackdown

Turkish Flag Waver Istanbul
Turkish flag is waved over Istanbul
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The European Parliament has voted to freeze EU membership talks with Turkey in response to the crackdown launched by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after this summer's failed coup.

MEPs voted by 471 to 37 to halt talks, with politicians from across the political spectrum lining up to condemn the "disproportionate repressive measures" introduced in the wake of the abortive military takeover in July.

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