Summary
A critical assessment of EU-Turkey relations, highlighting concerns over democratic backsliding, human rights, and the refugee crisis. 10 14.04.2016
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Key points
In force from 14/04/2016
- Evaluation of Turkey's progress toward EU membership based on established democratic and political standards.
- Deep concern regarding the slowing pace of reforms and regression in the rule of law and judicial independence.
- Critical assessment of the decline in media freedom and the high number of imprisoned journalists.
- The importance of utilizing the allocated funds to support refugees and host communities in Turkey.
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