1. European Union : The Turk ● The current European Union ● Turkey presentation ● Why this candidature ? ● What are the different points of view ? ● Debate

2. Europe : La candidature de la Turquie The current European Union ● Democratic family of European countries ● The historical roots ● The five EU institutions ● The rule of law ● Unity in diversity

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4. Turkey presentation ● The origins of this country – An Empire – A conqueror

5. Europe : La candidature de la Turquie Turkey presentation ● Proclamation of the Turkish Republic ● Identity Political system : Republic Capital city : Ankara Total area : 775 000km² Population : 69,2 millions Currency : Turkish lira

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7. Turkey presentation ● Turkish internal issues ● Turkish foreign policy ● International cooperation

8. Europe : La candidature de la Turquie Concerns and opposition to Turkey's entry ● Inherent issues ● Human rights and other internal issues ● Relations with neighbours ● Effect on the future direction of the EU

9. Europe : La candidature de la Turquie Why endorse the entry of Turkey ? ● History ● Economy ● Culture

10. Europe : La candidature de la Turquie Conclusion - New country in a continent of diversity - Mutual benefits - But some issues

11. Europe : La candidature de la Turquie Sources : http://europa.eu.int http://www.mfa.gov.tr http://www.wikipedia.org http://www.cer.org.uk http://www.lemonde.fr