Europe
is praying that the return of Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development
party (AKP) to a solid parliamentary majority will help it cope with the
mass movement of people northwards and westwards from the Middle East.
There is a strong chance the prayers will end in tears.
On Monday, the European commission had only good things to say about the triumph of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkey’s irascible leader.
Sunday’s election “reaffirmed the strong commitment of the Turkish people to democratic processes”, Brussels said. “The EU will work with the future government to enhance the EU-Turkey partnership and cooperation across all areas.”
The main “area” is immigration since Turkey is the pivotal country between Europe and Syria and is the main source of the hundreds of thousands of people trekking up the Balkans to the gates of the EU.
On Monday, the European commission had only good things to say about the triumph of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkey’s irascible leader.
Sunday’s election “reaffirmed the strong commitment of the Turkish people to democratic processes”, Brussels said. “The EU will work with the future government to enhance the EU-Turkey partnership and cooperation across all areas.”
The main “area” is immigration since Turkey is the pivotal country between Europe and Syria and is the main source of the hundreds of thousands of people trekking up the Balkans to the gates of the EU.
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