European Parliament warns Turkey on 'backsliding' of democracy

AFP , Thursday 14 Apr 2016

The European Parliament sent a stern warning to EU membership candidate Turkey on Thursday, accusing its government of "backsliding" on democracy and the rule of law.

The parliament "is deeply concerned" that Ankara is violating criteria needed to join the European Union "in the light of the backsliding on respect for democracy and rule of law inside Turkey," a resolution approved by MEPs said.

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