Turkish Vote Result Seen as Opportunity for E.U.

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By JUDY DEMPSEY

Published: June 14, 2011
BERLIN — The resounding electoral victory of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has turned the spotlight to the European Union, which now must decide what kind of long-term strategy and relationship it wants with Turkey, analysts said.

With Mr. Erdogan about to embark on a third term as leader of a country straddling Europe, the Middle East and the Caucasus, the Union will be dealing with a Turkish leadership that is more confident, more assertive and more willing than ever to play a greater role in the region.....more...
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